Portrait of a lady in a lace edged dress 1915

Frank Dicksee's 1915 painting "Portrait of a lady in a lace edged dress" depicts a woman of a certain age, seated in a chair with a book in her lap. The portrait is notable for its realism, evident in the detailed rendering of the woman's lace shawl and jewelry. The muted color palette and composition emphasize the subject's elegance and sense of composure. The artist, Frank Dicksee, was known for his portraits and historical subjects, and his work is often associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement.