Gift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation, 2011.344.135 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical ...

Reproduction of a Painting of a Woman Wearing a Dress

PhotographerPhotographed by Harriet V. S. Thorne (American, 1843 - 1926)

Dateabout 1900

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass with retouching marks in graphite

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 3/4 x 10in. (29.8 x 25.4cm) Plate (height x width): 12 x 10in. (30.5 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation

Object number2011.344.135

DescriptionReproduction of a portrait painting of a woman, seated, wearing a floor-length dress with a lace collar. The back, arms and two legs of the chair she is sitting in are visible, as is the rug on the floor. The background of the painting appears to be a backdrop. The painting is framed, and the frame is completely visible, as well as part of the wall behind it.

Collections

Women Photographers

NotesMedium Note: There are retouching marks in graphite on the emulsion side, on and around the subject's face, and in a red waxy substance on the glass side, on the subject's face, hair and dress.

Status

Not on view