Seated Woman Embroidering

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, begin jaren 1780?

The image shows an illustration encased in an ornate oval frame. The upper half of a woman's body is visible as she is seated and looking up at a cherub who is in flight. The woman has classical facial features and her hair is styled with curls. She is wearing a flowing, classical gown with short sleeves. Next to her is a table with a shallow dish or bowl on it. The cherub is holding a small basket and appears to be presenting something to the woman. Surrounding the main scene is an ornately decorated border featuring intricate floral designs with delicate leaves and blossoms in shades of blue and pink, culminating in a floral ribbon-like ornament at the top. The background is a neutral canvas.
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
29,5 × 35 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows an illustration encased in an ornate oval frame. The upper half of a woman's body is visible as she is seated and looking up at a cherub who is in flight. The woman has classical facial features and her hair is styled with curls. She is wearing a flowing, classical gown with short sleeves. Next to her is a table with a shallow dish or bowl on it. The cherub is holding a small basket and appears to be presenting something to the woman. Surrounding the main scene is an ornately decorated border featuring intricate floral designs with delicate leaves and blossoms in shades of blue and pink, culminating in a floral ribbon-like ornament at the top. The background is a neutral canvas.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780