Peach Blossom

Britische Malerei 1815–1916, c. 1890–1894

This painting shows a woman seated on a chair, looking down at a book she holds. She has light skin, short, wavy brown hair, and bright pink lips. She is turned slightly to the right, and most of her features are unclear. She wears an ornate pink dress with ruffles down the skirt, a high collar, and slightly puffed sleeves. The wall behind her is a reddish-brown color, while the ground is light gray. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible.
Artist
Britische Malerei 1815–1916
Date
c. 1890–1894
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
23.7 × 13.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows a woman seated on a chair, looking down at a book she holds. She has light skin, short, wavy brown hair, and bright pink lips. She is turned slightly to the right, and most of her features are unclear. She wears an ornate pink dress with ruffles down the skirt, a high collar, and slightly puffed sleeves. The wall behind her is a reddish-brown color, while the ground is light gray. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible.

Britische Malerei 1815–1916