Elizabeth Stevens Carle

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790, c. 1783/1784

This artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up, seated and slightly turned to her left. She has a composed expression and her eyes are directed towards the viewer. Her hair is styled in an elaborate fashion, adorned with a decorative arrangement of white feathers and pearls. She wears a light blue dress with lace trim at the neckline and sleeves, and a matching shawl draped around her shoulders. Her right hand is placed on her chest while her left hand rests on her lap. The background is dark, enhancing the focus on her figure, and a richly textured curtain is visible to the right side of the painting. A patterned cushion is also seen behind her.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790
Date
c. 1783/1784
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
96.84 × 80.33 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up, seated and slightly turned to her left. She has a composed expression and her eyes are directed towards the viewer. Her hair is styled in an elaborate fashion, adorned with a decorative arrangement of white feathers and pearls. She wears a light blue dress with lace trim at the neckline and sleeves, and a matching shawl draped around her shoulders. Her right hand is placed on her chest while her left hand rests on her lap. The background is dark, enhancing the focus on her figure, and a richly textured curtain is visible to the right side of the painting. A patterned cushion is also seen behind her.

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790