The Missal

1936

Artemis Tavshanjian

Associated Names
Artemis Tavshanjian

Artist, American, 1904 - 1990

The image depicts the upper half of a woman's body in a side profile. She is seated and appears to be reading a book. She has a fair complexion, delicately blushed cheeks, and a serene expression. Her hair is covered by a white headscarf, revealing some dark, shoulder-length hair. She is wearing a dark green dress with gold-patterned sleeves. She is not wearing visible jewelry and is holding what appears to be an illuminated manuscript. The background is plain off-white. The painting is framed in a gold-colored wooden frame with intricate detailing.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1940; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1939

  • Portrait Miniatures by the American Society of Miniatures, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1939

Inscriptions

upper right in watercolor: AT [the artist's monogram] / 1936; backing verso in black ink by unknown hand: (Artist) / Artemis Tavshanjian / 91 Central Park West / New York / N.Y. / (Title) / "The Missal" / Insurance Value $300 / C26

Wikidata ID

Q64536498