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Frank W. Bayley

American

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Gilbert Stuart, John Ashe, c. 1793/1794, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1942.8.12

John Ashe

Gilbert Stuart · c. 1793/1794 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1942.8.12

This is a portrait of a woman. She is seated on a red chair with gold studs along its edges, positioned with her arms crossed over her lap. The woman's facial features include a fair complexion with prominent cheeks, slightly smiling lips, and large eyes turned towards the left of the viewer. Her hair is curly and voluminous, with dark brown hues, adorned with a pearl band, and a light blue ribbon visible towards the back. Her clothing consists of a white dress with a ruffled neckline, with a light-colored fabric layered over the bodice, cinched in the waist by a light greenish-blue sash. The background is a plain, muted green tone with the light color on the left indicating a partially visible door or paneling.
American 18th Century, Matilda Caroline Cruger, c. 1795, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1942.8.13

Matilda Caroline Cruger

American 18th Century · c. 1795 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1942.8.13