Woman Seated at a Table, Holding a Letter

Britische Grafik 1796–1803,

The image shows a woman seated in a three-quarter profile. She has fair skin, light-colored hair styled in soft curls, and wears a light-colored cap. She is dressed in an elegant dark gown with lace detailing, a light-colored skirt, and a white shawl. She holds an envelope with a red wax seal in her right hand. Next to her is a table with a letter-writing set and a fabric piece. The background features tall trees seen through a window or open drapery.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1796–1803
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor over graphite
Medidas
Overall (approximate): 34,3 × 24,2 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a woman seated in a three-quarter profile. She has fair skin, light-colored hair styled in soft curls, and wears a light-colored cap. She is dressed in an elegant dark gown with lace detailing, a light-colored skirt, and a white shawl. She holds an envelope with a red wax seal in her right hand. Next to her is a table with a letter-writing set and a fabric piece. The background features tall trees seen through a window or open drapery.

Britische Grafik 1796–1803