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Woman Holding a Rose

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted in profile, facing to the right. She is standing upright with her hair styled in a bun. Her facial features are detailed, and she is wearing a dark blue gown with puffed sleeves. She is holding a small flower and wearing a gold hoop earring, a necklace, and a lace-like collar. The background features a textured oval frame with floral motifs in red, yellow, and green, on a parchment-like background. The initials "C. H." and the date "1809" are written in gold lettering at the bottom of the frame. Surrounding the portrait are colorful, stylized flowers and leaves.

Artwork Details

Date
1809
Medium
watercolor and cut paper border
Dimensions
3622 × 4605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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