A Woman Reclining on a Cushion

George Jones

Associated Names
George Jones

Artist, British, 1786 - 1869

The image shows a drawing of a person reclining against pillows or soft bedding. The individual is in a relaxed pose with their head turned to the side. They have indistinct facial features and styled hair, partly covered by a cloth or headpiece. The attire is loose-fitting and wrapped around their body. There are no visible jewelry pieces or objects being held. The background is minimalistic with hatching and shading, possibly indicating a textured surface or foliage. The composition is enclosed within a simple lined border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 9.2 x 13.8 cm (3 5/8 x 5 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.87


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Bury Street Gallery [William Drummond], London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1986-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q64571453

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