Catherine A. May

Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835, vers 1830

The artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up, seated and facing forward. She has a face with light skin, dark eyes, and dark hair styled in elaborate curls. Her hair is adorned with a lace cap featuring ribbon details. She is wearing a black dress with a high white lace collar and lace cuffs. A small crescent-shaped brooch is pinned at her collar, and she has a gold earring in one ear. The woman holds a small red book in her left hand, resting it on a surface with intricate floral embroidery. The background is dark, emphasizing her figure.
Artiste
Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835
Datation
vers 1830
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
79 × 63,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up, seated and facing forward. She has a face with light skin, dark eyes, and dark hair styled in elaborate curls. Her hair is adorned with a lace cap featuring ribbon details. She is wearing a black dress with a high white lace collar and lace cuffs. A small crescent-shaped brooch is pinned at her collar, and she has a gold earring in one ear. The woman holds a small red book in her left hand, resting it on a surface with intricate floral embroidery. The background is dark, emphasizing her figure.

Amerikanische Malerei 1827–1835