Portrait of a Lady Sewing
1764
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1764
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Lady Sewing is a 1764 gouache by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A woman sits in a striped chair, holding a piece of fabric. She wears a wide-brimmed hat, a light dress, and a polka-dot shawl. The chair’s cushion is yellow and white, and her hands rest gently on the cloth she’s working with. The painting uses soft colors and loose brushstrokes—almost like a sketch. The light is warm, focusing on her face and hands. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art.
