The Toilet

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877, 1873

This painting shows a woman standing in front of a wooden dresser with a mirror, her back to us. We can see her face reflected in the mirror. She is gazing at her reflection with both of her hands lifted towards her slightly tilted face. The woman has pale skin and dark hair neatly styled away from her face, and she is wearing a dark gown with white ruffles around the neck. On the dresser, there is a floral arrangement, a pair of blue bottles, and a wooden box holding more containers. Behind the dresser, the background includes patterned wallpaper, a blue curtain on the left, and sunlight coming through a window on the right. The floor appears to be covered by a patterned rug.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877
Datering
1873
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on paper board
Afmetingen
66,5 × 56,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This painting shows a woman standing in front of a wooden dresser with a mirror, her back to us. We can see her face reflected in the mirror. She is gazing at her reflection with both of her hands lifted towards her slightly tilted face. The woman has pale skin and dark hair neatly styled away from her face, and she is wearing a dark gown with white ruffles around the neck. On the dresser, there is a floral arrangement, a pair of blue bottles, and a wooden box holding more containers. Behind the dresser, the background includes patterned wallpaper, a blue curtain on the left, and sunlight coming through a window on the right. The floor appears to be covered by a patterned rug.

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877