Elizabeth Stevens Carle

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790, ca. 1783/1784

This artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up, seated and slightly turned to her left. She has a composed expression and her eyes are directed towards the viewer. Her hair is styled in an elaborate fashion, adorned with a decorative arrangement of white feathers and pearls. She wears a light blue dress with lace trim at the neckline and sleeves, and a matching shawl draped around her shoulders. Her right hand is placed on her chest while her left hand rests on her lap. The background is dark, enhancing the focus on her figure, and a richly textured curtain is visible to the right side of the painting. A patterned cushion is also seen behind her.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790
Datering
ca. 1783/1784
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
96,84 × 80,33 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the waist up, seated and slightly turned to her left. She has a composed expression and her eyes are directed towards the viewer. Her hair is styled in an elaborate fashion, adorned with a decorative arrangement of white feathers and pearls. She wears a light blue dress with lace trim at the neckline and sleeves, and a matching shawl draped around her shoulders. Her right hand is placed on her chest while her left hand rests on her lap. The background is dark, enhancing the focus on her figure, and a richly textured curtain is visible to the right side of the painting. A patterned cushion is also seen behind her.

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790