Lucy.

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 13/16 x 14 1/16in. (45.2 x 35.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionHalf-length portrait of a young woman with her head cocked to one side. She wears a dress with a broad collar, huge balloon sleeves, and a wide belt with a buckle. The lace edge of a chemise or similar undergarment is visible at the neckline. A long scarf is wrapped around the woman's neck and hangs down at front and back. Jewelry includes a necklace of beads, earrings, and a small chain with a floral ornament around her forehead. Two large ribbons tied in bows are on her head.

Object number2003.143.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "LUCY."
On verso, in pencil: upper left, "65222"; lower right, "consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 31" and accession number.

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