Portrait of Nancy Blood Story
1835
oil
canvas
From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum
1835
oil
canvas
From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum
Portrait of Nancy Blood Story is a 1835 oil by Unknown, a American Folk Art work, held at Peabody Essex Museum.
The painting depicts a woman with dark curly hair, wearing a pink bonnet adorned with white lace and a large pink bow. Her attire consists of a black dress with a white lace collar, complemented by a gold brooch. The background of the painting features a brown wall with a red couch or chair. The woman's gaze is directed towards the viewer, and her right hand rests on the arm of the chair. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of elegance and refinement. This portrait is reminiscent of the works of artists who specialize in creating realistic and detailed depictions of people and their surroundings.
