Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, début des années 1780?

The artwork features a scene within an oval frame, centered on a woman seated at a table, sketching a design for embroidery. She has long hair and is wearing a dress. Around the table, children are winding yarn. The oval frame has an ornate border, and the composition is set against a fabric-like background. Surrounding the central scene are decorative floral and vine patterns interwoven with red ribbons. The use of color is subtle, with the background and floral elements providing a soft contrast to the monochromatic central scene.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datation
début des années 1780?
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
color etching, wash manner, and stipple engraving with gold leaf and hand coloring with silver paint (tarnished) on silk satin
Dimensions
28,3 × 34,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork features a scene within an oval frame, centered on a woman seated at a table, sketching a design for embroidery. She has long hair and is wearing a dress. Around the table, children are winding yarn. The oval frame has an ornate border, and the composition is set against a fabric-like background. Surrounding the central scene are decorative floral and vine patterns interwoven with red ribbons. The use of color is subtle, with the background and floral elements providing a soft contrast to the monochromatic central scene.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780