Bildnis einer Dame

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, um 1855/1860

The artwork is a portrait of a lady shown from the waist up. She is seated and facing forward, with her body slightly angled to the right. Her facial features include a fair complexion and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an updo with center-parted hair. The lady is wearing a brown dress with a high lace collar and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Her sleeves are adorned with a patterned fabric in shades of blue and red. The background features a muted, earthy palette with hints of greenery.
Künstler
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Datierung
um 1855/1860
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
overall (oval): 76,2 × 63,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork is a portrait of a lady shown from the waist up. She is seated and facing forward, with her body slightly angled to the right. Her facial features include a fair complexion and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an updo with center-parted hair. The lady is wearing a brown dress with a high lace collar and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Her sleeves are adorned with a patterned fabric in shades of blue and red. The background features a muted, earthy palette with hints of greenery.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857