The Chaperone

Amerikanische Malerei 1904–1911, c. 1908

This painting shows a person seated on a stool or chair, wearing a long, dark-blue robe or gown. They are slightly turned toward the right, looking downward at something they hold in their hands, and their head is covered with a cloth or cap. The background is textured with earthy tones, mostly tan with some patches of yellow ochre and gray.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1904–1911
Date
c. 1908
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
46.3 × 36.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows a person seated on a stool or chair, wearing a long, dark-blue robe or gown. They are slightly turned toward the right, looking downward at something they hold in their hands, and their head is covered with a cloth or cap. The background is textured with earthy tones, mostly tan with some patches of yellow ochre and gray.

Amerikanische Malerei 1904–1911