Lady with Red and Blue Sewing Bag

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman's upper body. She is seated in a three-quarter pose, facing slightly left, with a soft expression. She has fair skin, expressive eyes, and dark, curly hair styled around her face. She wears a white dress with a lace collar and an embroidered shawl. She holds a blue and orange pouch with a small item sticking out. She accessorizes with small earrings. The background is warm brown with a red draped curtain and a brown book on a ledge.