The artwork, titled “Mrs. Andrew Sigourney,” was created by Gilbert Stuart in the year 1820. It falls under the Romanticism art movement and belongs to the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts a dignified woman, seated and gazing directly at the viewer with a composed and serene expression. She is elegantly attired in a dark dress adorned with a voluminous white ruffled collar, which accentuates her poised demeanor. A striking white turban, intricately wrapped and adorned with delicate details, crowns her head, while small, tightly curled dark brown locks peek out from underneath, gracefully framing her face. Her attire is completed with an outer garment featuring rich red sleeves, adding a touch of vivid color to the somber setting. She rests one arm on the richly upholstered armrest of a chair, exuding an aura of grace and refinement. The background is subdued, drawing attention to the detailed rendering of the subject and highlighting Stuart’s exceptional skill in capturing both the physical likeness and the inner character of his sitter.
