Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, primi anni Ottanta del Settecento?

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.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datazione
primi anni Ottanta del Settecento?
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color etching, wash manner, and stipple engraving with gold leaf and hand coloring with silver paint (tarnished) on silk satin
Dimensioni
28,3 × 34,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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