Mrs. James Clinton Griswold 1854

Charles Loring Elliott's 1854 portrait, "Mrs. James Clinton Griswold", depicts the subject in a three-quarter length pose, dressed in a white gown with a delicate lace trim. The subdued background and soft lighting highlight her features, while the subtle hint of landscape in the background suggests a connection to nature. The painting exemplifies Elliott’s mastery of portraiture, capturing the subject’s grace and elegance in a timeless composition, now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.