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A light-skinned woman in a long, shiny white dress sits at a desk reading a book. The book is propped on a large red pillow. Her head is propped in her hand.
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England / 1803–15

Isabella Wolff

Isabella Wolff

Look closely at Isabella Wolff. A light-skinned woman in a long, shiny white dress sits at a desk reading a book.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Give the image another moment. Which detail changes the way you see the whole? The Art Institute dates Isabella Wolff to 1803–15.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830) made this painting. The museum dates it 1803–15.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoIsabella Wolff

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