Portrait of a Lady

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815, 1812/1819

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the chest up, seated and facing slightly to the left. Her facial features are defined with pronounced cheekbones, a firm jawline, and light-colored eyes set under well-defined eyebrows. Her hair is not visible as it is covered by a white cap adorned with lace and a bow on top. The woman wears a brown garment with a high collar and ruffled shirt underneath. Around her neck, she wears a string of yellow beads or pearls, and small earrings can be seen. The background is plain and neutral.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815
Datazione
1812/1819
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
76,2 × 63,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the chest up, seated and facing slightly to the left. Her facial features are defined with pronounced cheekbones, a firm jawline, and light-colored eyes set under well-defined eyebrows. Her hair is not visible as it is covered by a white cap adorned with lace and a bow on top. The woman wears a brown garment with a high collar and ruffled shirt underneath. Around her neck, she wears a string of yellow beads or pearls, and small earrings can be seen. The background is plain and neutral.

Amerikanische Malerei 1803–1815