Seated Woman Embroidering
1784
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1784
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a woman sitting and embroidering, with a small child standing beside her. They’re framed inside a large oval, like a window or mirror. Outside the frame, vines with flowers and leaves grow around a golden vase at the top, wrapping all the way around the edge. The colors are soft—pale blues, greens, and golds—but the silver paint looks faded. The background silk has a slightly worn look, like old fabric. If you like this mix of delicate scenes and fancy details, check out etching.
