Maria
Amerikanische Malerei 1790–1801, c. 1790
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1790–1801
- Date
- c. 1790
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- watercolor, pen, and ink on silk
- Dimensions
- 38.4 × 29.2 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a seated woman leaning against a tree trunk. She is in a reclining pose with her head resting on one hand and her eyes closed or looking downward. She has delicate facial features and long curly hair tied with a headband. The woman wears a flowing white gown with visible folds and a hint of decoration. Beside her is a small dog. The background features lush trees, a blue sky, and a small carriage in the distance.