The Blue Envelope

Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890, circa anni Novanta dell’Ottocento

This painting shows a yellow ink pot, a white pen or quill, and an opened blue envelope resting on top of a large green book. The ink pot has a drop of black ink running down its side. The pot and the quill are both on top of the blue envelope, which has one side that has been ripped open and a pink stamp in one corner. The green book at the bottom has stripes of black and red on its spine, surrounded by gold borders. The surface underneath the book is black, and the wall behind the objects is tan, with the left side in shadow.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890
Datazione
circa anni Novanta dell’Ottocento
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su legno
Dimensioni
10,8 × 16,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This painting shows a yellow ink pot, a white pen or quill, and an opened blue envelope resting on top of a large green book. The ink pot has a drop of black ink running down its side. The pot and the quill are both on top of the blue envelope, which has one side that has been ripped open and a pink stamp in one corner. The green book at the bottom has stripes of black and red on its spine, surrounded by gold borders. The surface underneath the book is black, and the wall behind the objects is tan, with the left side in shadow.

Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890