Seated Woman Embroidering

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, early 1780s?

The image shows an illustration encased in an ornate oval frame. The upper half of a woman's body is visible as she is seated and looking up at a cherub who is in flight. The woman has classical facial features and her hair is styled with curls. She is wearing a flowing, classical gown with short sleeves. Next to her is a table with a shallow dish or bowl on it. The cherub is holding a small basket and appears to be presenting something to the woman. Surrounding the main scene is an ornately decorated border featuring intricate floral designs with delicate leaves and blossoms in shades of blue and pink, culminating in a floral ribbon-like ornament at the top. The background is a neutral canvas.
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
29.5 × 35 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an illustration encased in an ornate oval frame. The upper half of a woman's body is visible as she is seated and looking up at a cherub who is in flight. The woman has classical facial features and her hair is styled with curls. She is wearing a flowing, classical gown with short sleeves. Next to her is a table with a shallow dish or bowl on it. The cherub is holding a small basket and appears to be presenting something to the woman. Surrounding the main scene is an ornately decorated border featuring intricate floral designs with delicate leaves and blossoms in shades of blue and pink, culminating in a floral ribbon-like ornament at the top. The background is a neutral canvas.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780