Woman Holding a Rose

Amerikanische Volkskunst, 1809

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted in profile, facing to the right. She is standing upright with her hair styled in a bun. Her facial features are detailed, and she is wearing a dark blue gown with puffed sleeves. She is holding a small flower and wearing a gold hoop earring, a necklace, and a lace-like collar. The background features a textured oval frame with floral motifs in red, yellow, and green, on a parchment-like background. The initials "C. H." and the date "1809" are written in gold lettering at the bottom of the frame. Surrounding the portrait are colorful, stylized flowers and leaves.
Artista
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Fecha
1809
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor and cut paper border
Medidas
29,2 × 23,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted in profile, facing to the right. She is standing upright with her hair styled in a bun. Her facial features are detailed, and she is wearing a dark blue gown with puffed sleeves. She is holding a small flower and wearing a gold hoop earring, a necklace, and a lace-like collar. The background features a textured oval frame with floral motifs in red, yellow, and green, on a parchment-like background. The initials "C. H." and the date "1809" are written in gold lettering at the bottom of the frame. Surrounding the portrait are colorful, stylized flowers and leaves.

Amerikanische Volkskunst