Portrait of Harriet Brown, c. 1845, Sheldon Peck, American, 1797 - 1868, 29 3/16 x 24 1/8 in. (74.14 x 61.28 cm) (panel), Oil on panel, United States, 19th century, This portrait reveals a serious woman whose modest dress is devoid of frivolous accessories. Her only finery is a delicately woven and embroidered shawl. Her arm rests on a Bible, suggesting that her reserved demeanor reflects a religious disposition.