Lilly Martin Spencer

Angelique Marie Martin

American, born England, 1822 - 1902

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In this oval painting, a cluster of ripe red raspberries is surrounded by green leaves. The raspberries are in the center of the painting, surrounded by the leaves that extend towards the edges. Some berries hang from thin green stems over the leaves, towards the light brown ground. The background includes some shadowed green plants and a brown sky.
Lilly Martin Spencer, Raspberries, c. 1859, oil on canvas, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2005.161.1

Raspberries

Lilly Martin Spencer · c. 1859 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2005.161.1

The image features a baby lying on a cushioned surface. The baby is on its back with its head turned slightly to the side. The facial features are gentle, with wide eyes, a small nose, and an open mouth. The baby's hair is sparse. The baby is wrapped in a light fabric, likely a blanket or garment, covering the lower body. The shoulders and arms are exposed. The baby rests on soft bedding or a cushion. There is no jewelry or objects in the baby's hands. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, with some age-related marks. In the lower right corner, there is a handwritten note with words such as "little angel" and a poetic line. The focus is on the delicate depiction of the infant.
Lilly Martin Spencer, My Poor Sweet Little Angelica, 19th century, graphite on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.33

My Poor Sweet Little Angelica

Lilly Martin Spencer · 19th century · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.44.33

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