Harriet Hubbard Ayer

Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884, 1881

The artwork depicts a woman shown in full length, leaning against a mantelpiece. She is positioned slightly to the side, with her hands clasped in front of her. Her facial features include a fair complexion and light hair styled in an updo. She is wearing a long dress with lace detailing at the collar and cuffs, and a belt at the waist. A bracelet is on her wrist. The background features a decorated room with a dark, warm palette. On the mantel, there are decorative objects, including vases with flowers and framed pictures. The floor is covered with a patterned rug.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884
Date
1881
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
182.88 × 95.25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a woman shown in full length, leaning against a mantelpiece. She is positioned slightly to the side, with her hands clasped in front of her. Her facial features include a fair complexion and light hair styled in an updo. She is wearing a long dress with lace detailing at the collar and cuffs, and a belt at the waist. A bracelet is on her wrist. The background features a decorated room with a dark, warm palette. On the mantel, there are decorative objects, including vases with flowers and framed pictures. The floor is covered with a patterned rug.

Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884