Portrait of a Lady Sewing

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790,

The image shows a woman seated on a large, yellow-striped upholstered chair, with her body mostly visible from head to foot. She is positioned sideways in the chair, her head turned towards the viewer with a gentle smile. The woman has dark, loose hair adorned with a large, white hat featuring a wide, slightly drooping brim. Her facial features are delicate and softly defined, complementing her demure expression. She is dressed in a modest ensemble consisting of a light shawl draped over her shoulders and a brown skirt adorned with a pattern of white and red spots. Her hands hold a piece of fabric or cloth in her lap. The background of the image is plain and dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the chair and her clothing, emphasizing her presence in the scene.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache on laid paper
Dimensions
18.6 × 12.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a woman seated on a large, yellow-striped upholstered chair, with her body mostly visible from head to foot. She is positioned sideways in the chair, her head turned towards the viewer with a gentle smile. The woman has dark, loose hair adorned with a large, white hat featuring a wide, slightly drooping brim. Her facial features are delicate and softly defined, complementing her demure expression. She is dressed in a modest ensemble consisting of a light shawl draped over her shoulders and a brown skirt adorned with a pattern of white and red spots. Her hands hold a piece of fabric or cloth in her lap. The background of the image is plain and dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the chair and her clothing, emphasizing her presence in the scene.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790