Portrait #397

Additional Details

  • Subject/Title:Unknown Older Lady W125 in Elaborate Costume
  • Artist:Unknown
  • Date Created:ca. 1830
  • Owner/Location:Cheekwood Museum of Art Nashville, TN
  • Frame Dimensions:NA
  • Image Dimensions:NA
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  • Materials/Media:watercolor on ivory
  • Condition:Excellent
  • Description:Oval bust-length slightly right profile of a mature, somewhat heavy-set woman whose face is framed by dark, sausage roll curls. A soft lace bonnet/collar also frames her face. Her dress is black, and she has a light coral and gold shawl draped over her shoulders. Her eyes are large, brown, and wide set.