Unfinished Landscape [verso]

c. 1830-1850

Seth Wells Cheney

Associated Names
Seth Wells Cheney

Artist, American, 1810 - 1856

Artwork overview

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The image shows the upper half of two women, displayed from the shoulders up. One woman is in a slight profile with her head turned towards the viewer, while the other woman faces forward. Both have soft facial features with serene expressions. Their hair is styled in elegant updos typical of the period, with strands framing their faces. One woman wears a garment with puffed sleeves, while the other woman's clothing is less detailed. The background is a blend of light colors, creating a dream-like atmosphere. No jewelry or objects are present.

Two Women [recto]

Seth Wells Cheney

1825

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Cheney Family; Alice F. Williams, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1958; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 10, no. 70.

Wikidata ID

Q64630884

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