Portrait of a Woman at Her Toilet 1795

Angelica Kauffmann's "Portrait of a Woman at Her Toilet" (1795) showcases the artist's mastery of Neoclassical portraiture. The painting depicts a woman in a white gown with a yellow shawl draped over her shoulders, her elegant pose and the surrounding objects hinting at her wealth and status. The composition is balanced by the juxtaposition of the woman's figure with a table laden with jewelry and other feminine accoutrements. This intimate scene, typical of Neoclassical genre paintings, captures the idealized beauty and refinement of the era.