Woman Holding a Rose

Amerikanische Volkskunst, 1809

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted in profile, facing to the right. She is standing upright with her hair styled in a bun. Her facial features are detailed, and she is wearing a dark blue gown with puffed sleeves. She is holding a small flower and wearing a gold hoop earring, a necklace, and a lace-like collar. The background features a textured oval frame with floral motifs in red, yellow, and green, on a parchment-like background. The initials "C. H." and the date "1809" are written in gold lettering at the bottom of the frame. Surrounding the portrait are colorful, stylized flowers and leaves.
Artista
Amerikanische Volkskunst
Datazione
1809
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and cut paper border
Dimensioni
29,2 × 23,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted in profile, facing to the right. She is standing upright with her hair styled in a bun. Her facial features are detailed, and she is wearing a dark blue gown with puffed sleeves. She is holding a small flower and wearing a gold hoop earring, a necklace, and a lace-like collar. The background features a textured oval frame with floral motifs in red, yellow, and green, on a parchment-like background. The initials "C. H." and the date "1809" are written in gold lettering at the bottom of the frame. Surrounding the portrait are colorful, stylized flowers and leaves.

Amerikanische Volkskunst