Probably Sarah Cook Arnold Knitting

Amerikanische Volkskunst, vers 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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Datation
vers 1830
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur bois
Dimensions
89,6 × 58 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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