Clorinda.

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): 7 x 7in. (17.8 x 17.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 1/16 x 7 1/16in. (23 x 17.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionThree-quarter length standing portrait of a young woman adjusting a sheer veil over her head. She wears a dress with balloon sleeves, gathered at the wrist with what appear to be bracelets, and a wide ribbon belt or sash. Hanging from her left sleeve is a cross on a long beaded chain, possibly a rosary. In the left background, faintly outlined, are a stone arch and an open book.

Object number1957.65.50

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "CLORINDA."

On verso, in pencil: upper left, "65224"; lower right, "Dwr 31" "consv. CPC 1987" and accession number.

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