Portrait of a Young Girl 1849

Elizabeth Murray's "Portrait of a Young Girl" (1849), currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a delicate watercolor portrait. The young girl, with her charming smile and rosy cheeks, is depicted in a soft pink dress, adding to the overall sense of innocence and youth. This intimate portrayal, rendered in a precise and meticulous style, reflects the popular genre of portraiture during the 19th century. The artwork's small size, measuring 250 mm × 168 mm, further emphasizes its personal and intimate nature.