Lady Wearing Spectacles

Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840, c. 1840

The artwork depicts a seated woman shown from the waist up. She is facing forward with her body slightly angled to the side. Her hair is styled in tight curls on the sides, and she wears spectacles. Her facial expression is neutral, with a fair complexion. She is dressed in a dark, off-the-shoulder dress with puffy sleeves, featuring a lace trim along the neckline. The woman is adorned with a yellow beaded necklace and matching earrings. In her hand, she holds a closed fan or small book. The background is a plain, warm brown with a red curtain draped on the right side.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840
Date
c. 1840
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.9 × 64 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a seated woman shown from the waist up. She is facing forward with her body slightly angled to the side. Her hair is styled in tight curls on the sides, and she wears spectacles. Her facial expression is neutral, with a fair complexion. She is dressed in a dark, off-the-shoulder dress with puffy sleeves, featuring a lace trim along the neckline. The woman is adorned with a yellow beaded necklace and matching earrings. In her hand, she holds a closed fan or small book. The background is a plain, warm brown with a red curtain draped on the right side.

Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840