Woman Seated at a Table, Holding a Letter

Britische Grafik 1796–1803,

The image shows a woman seated in a three-quarter profile. She has fair skin, light-colored hair styled in soft curls, and wears a light-colored cap. She is dressed in an elegant dark gown with lace detailing, a light-colored skirt, and a white shawl. She holds an envelope with a red wax seal in her right hand. Next to her is a table with a letter-writing set and a fabric piece. The background features tall trees seen through a window or open drapery.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1796–1803
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over graphite
Dimensioni
Overall (approximate): 34,3 × 24,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a woman seated in a three-quarter profile. She has fair skin, light-colored hair styled in soft curls, and wears a light-colored cap. She is dressed in an elegant dark gown with lace detailing, a light-colored skirt, and a white shawl. She holds an envelope with a red wax seal in her right hand. Next to her is a table with a letter-writing set and a fabric piece. The background features tall trees seen through a window or open drapery.

Britische Grafik 1796–1803