Teenage girl with bottle curls
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a teenage girl with long, dark hair styled in tight curls that fall down her back. She is wearing a dark dress with a white collar and a cross necklace. Her hands are resting on her lap, and she is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is a solid, dark color that helps to focus attention on the girl's face and hair. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to this painting, which is a great example of the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression.
