Probably Sarah Cook Arnold Knitting

Amerikanische Volkskunst, hacia 1830

The image shows a woman seated and facing slightly to her right. She is sewing or embroidering a white piece of fabric. She has distinct facial features, fair complexion, light blue eyes, and brown hair styled in a bun with two curls draping over her forehead. She wears a black outfit with a white lace collar that extends over her shoulders. A black choker with a gold element is around her neck. She sits on a chair with a visible brass or gold element on the edge. The background is a dark reddish-brown color.
Artista
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Fecha
hacia 1830
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre madera
Medidas
89,6 × 58 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a woman seated and facing slightly to her right. She is sewing or embroidering a white piece of fabric. She has distinct facial features, fair complexion, light blue eyes, and brown hair styled in a bun with two curls draping over her forehead. She wears a black outfit with a white lace collar that extends over her shoulders. A black choker with a gold element is around her neck. She sits on a chair with a visible brass or gold element on the edge. The background is a dark reddish-brown color.

Amerikanische Volkskunst