The image shows a woman in profile view from the waist up, seated and spinning with a large spinning wheel in front of her. Her head is slightly turned to the right as she works. She wears a bonnet or hood shadowing her facial features, dressed in long-sleeved historical work attire with an apron. The spinning wheel is detailed with parts like the flyer and bobbin assembly. The woman holds onto fiber or wool, with no visible jewelry. The background is plain and dark, highlighting the woman and the spinning wheel.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1861
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3655 × 4635 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original