Portrait of a Lady

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, c. 1855/1860

The artwork is a portrait of a lady shown from the waist up. She is seated and facing forward, with her body slightly angled to the right. Her facial features include a fair complexion and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an updo with center-parted hair. The lady is wearing a brown dress with a high lace collar and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Her sleeves are adorned with a patterned fabric in shades of blue and red. The background features a muted, earthy palette with hints of greenery.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Date
c. 1855/1860
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall (oval): 76.2 × 63.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait of a lady shown from the waist up. She is seated and facing forward, with her body slightly angled to the right. Her facial features include a fair complexion and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an updo with center-parted hair. The lady is wearing a brown dress with a high lace collar and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Her sleeves are adorned with a patterned fabric in shades of blue and red. The background features a muted, earthy palette with hints of greenery.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857