Portrait of a Lady

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, ca. 1855/1860

The artwork is a portrait of a lady shown from the waist up. She is seated and facing forward, with her body slightly angled to the right. Her facial features include a fair complexion and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an updo with center-parted hair. The lady is wearing a brown dress with a high lace collar and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Her sleeves are adorned with a patterned fabric in shades of blue and red. The background features a muted, earthy palette with hints of greenery.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Datering
ca. 1855/1860
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
overall (oval): 76,2 × 63,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork is a portrait of a lady shown from the waist up. She is seated and facing forward, with her body slightly angled to the right. Her facial features include a fair complexion and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an updo with center-parted hair. The lady is wearing a brown dress with a high lace collar and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Her sleeves are adorned with a patterned fabric in shades of blue and red. The background features a muted, earthy palette with hints of greenery.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857