Anna Margaret Blake and Her Two Children
Amerikanische Volkskunst, c. 1808
- Artist
- Amerikanische Volkskunst
- Date
- c. 1808
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- pastel
- Dimensions
- 70 × 55 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The portrait depicts a woman seated with two young children on her lap. The woman is facing the viewer with her shoulders turned to the right. She has a serene expression with dark hair styled up and is wearing a light-colored dress. One child is an infant wearing a cap and gown, while the other child wears a sleeveless dress and looks upwards. Both children have necklaces, and the woman is wearing earrings. The background is a muted, dark color with abstract shapes.