Artwork

Portrait of Nancy Blood Story

Portrait of Nancy Blood Story, by Unknown, oil, 1835
Portrait of Nancy Blood Story, by Unknown, oil, 1835

Portrait of Nancy Blood Story is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist Unknown. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Nancy Blood Story is an oil painting depicting a woman in a detailed and realistic manner.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown wearing a black dress with white lace and a pink bonnet, gazing directly at the viewer with her hand resting on a red chair. Her elegant attire and poised demeanor convey refinement.

Technique & Style

The painting's realistic style is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, evident in the rendering of the subject's clothing, accessories, and surroundings, including the brown wall and red chair.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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