Portrait of a Young Girl Seated in a Rocker Stitching a Piece of Needlework
SOLD
New England or New York State
Ca. 1820-1840.
Oil on poplar panel
32″ x 26 1/2″ panel; 38″ x 33 1/4″ framed.
Condition: Excellent, minor craquelure and some warping to panel, appears to be in the original frame.
Provenance: Marguerite Riordan, 1984, Private Collection, New York
This charming portrait of a young girl has a very angelic face capturing her innocent demeanor. She is wearing an interesting patterned dress giving the painting an abstract quality to it. She appears to be holding a needle and fabric. Needlework was a common practice among girls from this period of the 19th century.
Dimensions: 32" x 26 1/2" panel; 38" x 33 1/4" framed
Item ID: WoA-AMP-OPP 007