

The painting depicts a woman sitting on grass. She has long, brown hair and wears a gold-colored robe and headband. The woman sits with her knees bent and holds a large, flat object on her lap. She sits on the left side of the image, facing right. Behind her is a low wall. A tree trunk with hanging vines is on the right side. The top of the image has hanging leaves. The background shows a blue sky with white clouds. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones dominating the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 483 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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