Mrs. Benjamin Ellery

circa 1717

Three-quarter portrait of Mrs. Benjamin Ellery (1677-1742) nee Abigail Wilkins. Standing, facing right; her left hand is holding a white and red rose and her left arm is casually bent at her waistline; she is wearing a grey black dress decorated with lace around bustline and sleeves; a sash is tied around waist; also wearing a lacy veil which hangs down on each side, and she wears a beaded necklace.

Canvas

48x39.25 in.

50.1.4