Jane Jarvis 1830 - 1831

Paul Delaroche’s portrait, *Jane Jarvis*, created between 1830 and 1831, depicts the sitter in a three-quarter-length pose. The sitter, Jane Jarvis, is portrayed wearing a black dress with a fur stole, a black beaded necklace, and a dramatic wide-brimmed hat adorned with feathers. Her light hair is curled and her expression is thoughtful. The portrait is rendered in chalk and watercolor, conveying a sense of elegance and refined beauty. Delaroche, a prominent French Romantic artist, was known for his historically inspired and emotionally charged paintings. *Jane Jarvis* is an example of Delaroche’s ability to capture both the physical likeness and the inner world of his subjects.