Artwork preview

Portrait of an Old Woman

Eastman Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman seated, facing slightly to the right and looking directly at the viewer. She has a round face with dark hair styled under a white bonnet. She is wearing a dark garment with a white lace collar and a light-colored bow fastened with a brooch around her neck. The background is a simple, shaded area that gradually fades into the neutral tone of the paper.

Artwork Details

Date
early 1840s
Medium
black crayon and graphite heightened with white on green wove paper
Dimensions
3601 × 4427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original