Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, early 1780s?

The artwork features a scene within an oval frame, centered on a woman seated at a table, sketching a design for embroidery. She has long hair and is wearing a dress. Around the table, children are winding yarn. The oval frame has an ornate border, and the composition is set against a fabric-like background. Surrounding the central scene are decorative floral and vine patterns interwoven with red ribbons. The use of color is subtle, with the background and floral elements providing a soft contrast to the monochromatic central scene.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Date
early 1780s?
Type
Print
Medium
color etching, wash manner, and stipple engraving with gold leaf and hand coloring with silver paint (tarnished) on silk satin
Dimensions
28.3 × 34.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork features a scene within an oval frame, centered on a woman seated at a table, sketching a design for embroidery. She has long hair and is wearing a dress. Around the table, children are winding yarn. The oval frame has an ornate border, and the composition is set against a fabric-like background. Surrounding the central scene are decorative floral and vine patterns interwoven with red ribbons. The use of color is subtle, with the background and floral elements providing a soft contrast to the monochromatic central scene.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780