Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, begin jaren 1780?

The artwork features a scene within an oval frame, centered on a woman seated at a table, sketching a design for embroidery. She has long hair and is wearing a dress. Around the table, children are winding yarn. The oval frame has an ornate border, and the composition is set against a fabric-like background. Surrounding the central scene are decorative floral and vine patterns interwoven with red ribbons. The use of color is subtle, with the background and floral elements providing a soft contrast to the monochromatic central scene.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datering
begin jaren 1780?
Soort
Prent
Techniek
color etching, wash manner, and stipple engraving with gold leaf and hand coloring with silver paint (tarnished) on silk satin
Afmetingen
28,3 × 34,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork features a scene within an oval frame, centered on a woman seated at a table, sketching a design for embroidery. She has long hair and is wearing a dress. Around the table, children are winding yarn. The oval frame has an ornate border, and the composition is set against a fabric-like background. Surrounding the central scene are decorative floral and vine patterns interwoven with red ribbons. The use of color is subtle, with the background and floral elements providing a soft contrast to the monochromatic central scene.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780