Woman Holding a Rose

1809

American 19th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted in profile, facing to the right. She is standing upright with her hair styled in a bun. Her facial features are detailed, and she is wearing a dark blue gown with puffed sleeves. She is holding a small flower and wearing a gold hoop earring, a necklace, and a lace-like collar. The background features a textured oval frame with floral motifs in red, yellow, and green, on a parchment-like background. The initials "C. H." and the date "1809" are written in gold lettering at the bottom of the frame. Surrounding the portrait are colorful, stylized flowers and leaves.

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Inscriptions

lower center of oval: C.H. / 1809.

Wikidata ID

Q64534800

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