The painting depicts a woman sitting on a chair, she is wearing a long, dark dress and a hat. The woman's body faces right, her head angled further right so she can read. The woman's feet are not visible. The chair has a light-colored seat and backrest, with four legs. The background is dark and indistinct. The overall color palette is dark and muted, with shades of black, dark brown and gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1880–90
- Medium:
- Oil on wood
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 465 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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