Mrs. (Asa) Samuel Hammond (Sarah Dawes Hammond)

"Mrs. (Asa) Samuel Hammond (Sarah Dawes Hammond)" is a portrait painted by Francis Alexander in 1850, capturing the likeness of Sarah Dawes Hammond, the wife of a prominent Massachusetts politician. The work exemplifies Alexander's skill in rendering the psychological depth and social status of his subjects, contributing to the 19th-century American portraiture tradition.

"Mrs. (Asa) Samuel Hammond (Sarah Dawes Hammond)" by Francis Alexander is an oil on canvas portrait that captures the subject in a three-quarter pose, characterized by her elegant attire and serene expression. The composition is notable for its soft, naturalistic rendering of light and texture, particularly in the depiction of the fabric and the delicate features of the subject, which exemplifies Alexander's skill in portraiture during the mid-19th century.