1797
watercolor
ivory
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marcia Burns is a 1797 watercolor by James Peale, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She has curly brown hair and is wearing a white dress with a ruffled collar. The background is a light blue color. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting. Her expression is calm and serene. The artist has used watercolor on ivory to create a soft, delicate effect. The painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
James Peale (1749 – May 24, 1831) was an American painter, best known for his miniature and still life paintings, and a younger brother of noted painter Charles Willson Peale.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
