Miss Leman

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815, c. 1808

The image depicts a young woman's upper body in profile view. She is standing sideways, facing left with her gaze directed forward. She has a fair complexion, a prominent nose, and curly bangs framing her face. Her hair is styled up, secured with a hairpin. She is wearing a pink dress with short sleeves and a white lace collar. Additionally, she wears a black necklace and gold hoop earrings. The background is deep brown to black, gradually fading towards the edges, highlighting the figure. The canvas shows visible wear and rough textures.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815
Date
c. 1808
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
21 × 17 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a young woman's upper body in profile view. She is standing sideways, facing left with her gaze directed forward. She has a fair complexion, a prominent nose, and curly bangs framing her face. Her hair is styled up, secured with a hairpin. She is wearing a pink dress with short sleeves and a white lace collar. Additionally, she wears a black necklace and gold hoop earrings. The background is deep brown to black, gradually fading towards the edges, highlighting the figure. The canvas shows visible wear and rough textures.

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815