Matilda Caroline Cruger
Amerikanische Malerei 1790–1801, c. 1795
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1790–1801
- Date
- c. 1795
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 91.7 × 71.6 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is seated on a red chair with gold studs along its edges, positioned with her arms crossed over her lap, slightly turned to the left. The woman's facial features include a fair complexion with rosy cheeks, slightly smiling lips, and large, dark eyes. Her brown hair is curly and voluminous, adorned with a pearl band and a light blue ribbon visible towards the back. Her clothing consists of a long-sleeved white dress with a ruffled neckline, cinched in the waist by a light greenish-blue sash. The background is a plain, muted green tone, with a light color on the left indicating a partially visible door or paneling.