Artist: American School
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1860s
Dimensions: 12 x 10 inches
Style: Figurative
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: “Little Girl with Fishbowl,” an 1860s American school portrait, captures a tender moment in the life of a young girl. The painting showcases the subject’s innocence and curiosity as she gazes intently at a glass fishbowl, which holds a few Goldfish swimming gracefully. The girl’s delicate features and simple yet elegant attire reflect the period’s style and sensibilities. Her face is rendered with such detail and warmth, with rosy cheeks with bright eyes, and her bright red lips.
The artist skillfully captures the soft, diffused light, creating a serene and intimate atmosphere. The fishbowl serves as a focal point, possibly symbolizing the fragility and wonder of childhood. This charming portrait not only highlights the technical proficiency of the American school artists of the time but also offers a glimpse into the domestic life and cherished moments of 19th-century America.
Artist: American School
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1860s
Dimensions: 12 x 10 inches
Style: Figurative
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: “Little Girl with Fishbowl,” an 1860s American school portrait, captures a tender moment in the life of a young girl. The painting showcases the subject’s innocence and curiosity as she gazes intently at a glass fishbowl, which holds a few Goldfish swimming gracefully. The girl’s delicate features and simple yet elegant attire reflect the period’s style and sensibilities. Her face is rendered with such detail and warmth, with rosy cheeks with bright eyes, and her bright red lips.
The artist skillfully captures the soft, diffused light, creating a serene and intimate atmosphere. The fishbowl serves as a focal point, possibly symbolizing the fragility and wonder of childhood. This charming portrait not only highlights the technical proficiency of the American school artists of the time but also offers a glimpse into the domestic life and cherished moments of 19th-century America.
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