Portrait of a Lady Sewing

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790,

The image shows a woman seated on a large, yellow-striped upholstered chair, with her body mostly visible from head to foot. She is positioned sideways in the chair, her head turned towards the viewer with a gentle smile. The woman has dark, loose hair adorned with a large, white hat featuring a wide, slightly drooping brim. Her facial features are delicate and softly defined, complementing her demure expression. She is dressed in a modest ensemble consisting of a light shawl draped over her shoulders and a brown skirt adorned with a pattern of white and red spots. Her hands hold a piece of fabric or cloth in her lap. The background of the image is plain and dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the chair and her clothing, emphasizing her presence in the scene.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello e gouache su carta vergata
Dimensioni
18,6 × 12,9 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a woman seated on a large, yellow-striped upholstered chair, with her body mostly visible from head to foot. She is positioned sideways in the chair, her head turned towards the viewer with a gentle smile. The woman has dark, loose hair adorned with a large, white hat featuring a wide, slightly drooping brim. Her facial features are delicate and softly defined, complementing her demure expression. She is dressed in a modest ensemble consisting of a light shawl draped over her shoulders and a brown skirt adorned with a pattern of white and red spots. Her hands hold a piece of fabric or cloth in her lap. The background of the image is plain and dark, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the chair and her clothing, emphasizing her presence in the scene.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790