Aphia Salisbury Rich and Baby Edward

Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835, c. 1833

The image shows an upper body portrait of a woman and a child. The woman is seated and faces the viewer, with a serious expression. She wears a dark dress with a high neck and elaborate detailing, a shawl with ornate embroidery over her shoulders, gold earrings, and a brooch. Her hair is styled under a white laced cap. The child, with light hair, sits on the woman's lap, facing the viewer, wearing a white dress with lace details and a red bead necklace. The child holds a bouquet of flowers in one hand. The background is plain and dark.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835
Date
c. 1833
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
75.8 × 61.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an upper body portrait of a woman and a child. The woman is seated and faces the viewer, with a serious expression. She wears a dark dress with a high neck and elaborate detailing, a shawl with ornate embroidery over her shoulders, gold earrings, and a brooch. Her hair is styled under a white laced cap. The child, with light hair, sits on the woman's lap, facing the viewer, wearing a white dress with lace details and a red bead necklace. The child holds a bouquet of flowers in one hand. The background is plain and dark.

Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835