Woman Reading 1919

"Woman Reading" is a watercolor painting by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, created in 1919. This painting depicts a woman in a traditional dress, standing near a stone wall and wooden gate, holding a letter and lost in thought. The idyllic setting, with blooming flowers and a quaint cottage in the background, adds to the romanticism of the scene. The soft brushstrokes and delicate details capture the beauty of a quiet moment and speak to the artist's attention to detail and romantic style.