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PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Thayer (American, 1846 - 1847)

PublisherPublished by D. Needham (American, 1808 - 1888)

Date1845-1846

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 11/16 x 8 5/16in. (29.7 x 21.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 x 10in. (35.6 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1996.177.25

DescriptionFull-length portrait of a young woman seated on an ornate Empire style sofa. She is wearing a long-sleeved dress with a V-shaped waistline and wide lace collar. Her jewelry includes a ring on her left hand and a necklace of beads or pearls. She leans her head on her right hand and gazes to the left. She holds a handkerchief in her right hand. Printed drapery is in the right background. Patterned wallpaper is in the left background.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

NotesTechnique Note: This print exhibits the use of tuche (lithographic wash), characteristic of Kelloggs & Thayer. In this case, the contrast between the dark tuche and the lighter areas is exaggerated and not too pleasing. (Finlay 11/25/2003)

Status

Not on view