Girl in Red with Flowers and a Distelfink

Amerikanische Volkskunst, c. 1830

The artwork features a girl standing in an outdoor scene. Her full body is depicted, and she is positioned upright, slightly facing forward. She has dark hair styled neatly, and her facial features are simple and stylized. She is wearing a vibrant red dress with puffed sleeves and a black apron. In her hand, she holds a small bouquet of flowers. Surrounding her, there are lush green trees with leafy branches. To her right, there is a cluster of red flowers, and to her left, a large flowering plant with orange blooms. A basket of various fruits sits nearby, and a bird is perched on a tree branch. The background is a pale, neutral color, highlighting the vivid colors of the scene.
Artist
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Date
c. 1830
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood (fireboard)
Dimensions
93 × 108 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork features a girl standing in an outdoor scene. Her full body is depicted, and she is positioned upright, slightly facing forward. She has dark hair styled neatly, and her facial features are simple and stylized. She is wearing a vibrant red dress with puffed sleeves and a black apron. In her hand, she holds a small bouquet of flowers. Surrounding her, there are lush green trees with leafy branches. To her right, there is a cluster of red flowers, and to her left, a large flowering plant with orange blooms. A basket of various fruits sits nearby, and a bird is perched on a tree branch. The background is a pale, neutral color, highlighting the vivid colors of the scene.

Amerikanische Volkskunst