Francesca Alexander in ‘Sight and Site Lines’ at Driscoll Babcock Galleries

At a time when sensitive portraits of African Americans were far from the norm, 19th century Boston artist Francesca Alexander’s tiny ink on paper sketch from 1852 of Julia Benson charms. (At Driscoll Babcock Galleries in Chelsea through Oct 22nd).

Francesca Alexander, Julia Benson, ink on paper, 5 1/8 x 4 ¾ inches, 1852.
Francesca Alexander, Julia Benson, ink on paper, 5 1/8 x 4 ¾ inches, 1852.