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Elizabeth Connell Luessenhop

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The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the chest up, seated and facing slightly to the left. Her facial features are defined with pronounced cheekbones, a firm jawline, and light-colored eyes set under well-defined eyebrows. Her hair is not visible as it is covered by a white cap adorned with lace and a bow on top. The woman wears a brown garment with a high collar and ruffled shirt underneath. Around her neck, she wears a string of yellow beads or pearls, and small earrings can be seen. The background is plain and neutral.
Ammi Phillips, Portrait of a Lady, 1812/1819, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Elizabeth Luessenhop), 2014.136.125

Portrait of a Lady

Ammi Phillips · 1812/1819 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2014.136.125

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man depicted in a three-quarter view. He is seated upright, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a solemn expression with a prominent chin, thin lips, and alert eyes. His hair is short and appears grey, combed to lay flat against his head. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark colored coat with large lapels, a white shirt, and an intricately tied white cravat. The background of the image is a simple, solid color, which is a soft peachy tone, providing no additional context or detail. The overall composition focuses on the subject with no visible jewelry or other objects present.
Ammi Phillips, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1812/1819, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Elizabeth Luessenhop), 2014.136.124

Portrait of a Gentleman

Ammi Phillips · 1812/1819 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2014.136.124