Portrait of a Young Lady 1774

The anonymous "Portrait of a Young Lady," created in 1774, features a seated woman in a lavish gown and hat, her delicate features subtly rendered. The work is a delicate example of 18th-century portraiture, emphasizing elegance and grace. The artist's use of brown washes on paper creates a sense of depth and dimension, highlighting the soft folds of the woman's clothing and the delicate contours of her face. This intimate work, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the fashion and social norms of the era.