Artist: Unknown, American School
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Creation Year: c. 1860s
Dimensions: 9.25 x 7 inches
Style: Hudson River School, Figurative
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: “Young Lady Sewing on Rocking Chair” by an 1860s American School artist is a charming watercolor painting that captures a traditionally domestic moment with grace and skill. This work exemplifies a sentimental and detailed approach typical of the American School during the mid-19th century, focusing on everyday scenes and intimate portrayals.
In this painting, the artist delicately renders a young lady seated in a rocking chair, engrossed in her sewing. The soft, muted tones of the watercolor enhance the peaceful ambiance of the scene, while the careful attention to color and shade adds depth to the composition. The artist’s precision in capturing the details and folds of fabric as well as the play of light on the subject’s attire reflects a keen eye and a mastery of the medium.
“Young Lady Sewing on Rocking Chair” invites viewers into a tranquil moment of domestic life, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the American School during a pivotal era in American art history.
This lovely painting comes monogrammed lower right in excellent condition!
Artist: Unknown, American School
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Creation Year: c. 1860s
Dimensions: 9.25 x 7 inches
Style: Hudson River School, Figurative
Period: Mid 19th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: “Young Lady Sewing on Rocking Chair” by an 1860s American School artist is a charming watercolor painting that captures a traditionally domestic moment with grace and skill. This work exemplifies a sentimental and detailed approach typical of the American School during the mid-19th century, focusing on everyday scenes and intimate portrayals.
In this painting, the artist delicately renders a young lady seated in a rocking chair, engrossed in her sewing. The soft, muted tones of the watercolor enhance the peaceful ambiance of the scene, while the careful attention to color and shade adds depth to the composition. The artist’s precision in capturing the details and folds of fabric as well as the play of light on the subject’s attire reflects a keen eye and a mastery of the medium.
“Young Lady Sewing on Rocking Chair” invites viewers into a tranquil moment of domestic life, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the American School during a pivotal era in American art history.
This lovely painting comes monogrammed lower right in excellent condition!
