Lady Trying on a Hat (The Black Hat) 1904

"Lady Trying on a Hat (The Black Hat)" is an oil painting by American artist Frank W. Benson, created in 1904. The painting depicts a woman in a white dress, seated and trying on a large black hat, with a delicate plume of feathers. This work is an example of Benson's signature style of depicting women in elegant settings, often with a focus on their clothing and accessories. The painting is currently housed in the Rhode Island School of Design Museum (RISD Museum) in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.