Portrait of a Woman 1838

Etienne Bouchardy's "Portrait of a Woman," painted in 1838, depicts a woman dressed in a fashionable gown, with her hair styled in a popular bun. The intimate size of the painting suggests it may have been a private commission. The sitter's calm expression and elegant pose evoke a sense of refinement, typical of 19th-century portraiture. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the painting provides a glimpse into the style and social graces of the era.