Portrait of a Young Girl Seated in a Rocker Stitching a Piece of Needlework

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.