Oil on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.

Signed on the front.

This artwork comes with an external frame

A depiction of a colonial-era girl resting in the shade.

The artwork depicts a young woman sitting in sitting in the shade. She is clothed in a traditional, colonial period costume. Draped around her shoulders is a red shawl with a bold, decorative pattern. On her head, she wears a dark hat with ruffled trim that casts a shadow over her face, emphasizing a pensive expression.

The setting is bathed in a warm light, suggestive of late afternoon, and the colors are rich and vibrant—yellows, greens, and the vivid red of her shawl create a striking contrast. The brushwork is visible, with a painterly quality that adds texture to the image, giving life to the foliage around her and a dynamic, almost shimmering effect to the light.

Overall, the painting emanates a serene, timeless quality, with a focus on the figure's introspective mood and the harmonious interplay of light and color.

Comments from social media;

Heather --------,
A beauty of a painting Richard, all those textures are superb and the capture of light and shade excellent

Elaine ----------,
A beautiful painting. Love the light falling on the front of the dress.

Carole ----------,
Beautiful painting, love the patterns and textures.

Linda --------,
Grace is the light that helps humans see form. The light here is beautiful on this beauty.

Robin ---------,
Wow! Richard another “glowing” masterpiece. Such solitude and serenity in your work!