Elizabeth Denison

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790, c. 1790

The image depicts a woman from the waist up, seated and facing forward. She has fair skin, distinct facial features, and elaborately-styled, powdered hair with flowers and black plumes. She wears a red gown with lace, a white lace collar, pearls, and a corsage. She holds a book and the background is a plain, warm brown color.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790
Date
c. 1790
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
85.4 × 67.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a woman from the waist up, seated and facing forward. She has fair skin, distinct facial features, and elaborately-styled, powdered hair with flowers and black plumes. She wears a red gown with lace, a white lace collar, pearls, and a corsage. She holds a book and the background is a plain, warm brown color.

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790