

The portrait depicts a seated woman wearing a black dress with long sleeves and a high neckline. Her hair is covered with a light-colored headscarf. The woman sits on a red upholstered chair with her hands resting on her lap. She appears to be holding a book. The portrait is set against a brown background and is surrounded by a yellow border. The frame is red with a brown inner edge and adorned with small gold beads.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1848
- Medium
- Watercolor on ivory
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 560 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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