The image depicts a young woman's upper body in profile view. She is standing sideways, facing left with her gaze directed forward. She has a fair complexion, a prominent nose, and curly bangs framing her face. Her hair is styled up, secured with a hairpin. She is wearing a pink dress with short sleeves and a white lace collar. Additionally, she wears a black necklace and gold hoop earrings. The background is deep brown to black, gradually fading towards the edges, highlighting the figure. The canvas shows visible wear and rough textures.
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Miss Leman

Jacob Eichholtz (American, 1776 - 1842)

c. 1808

Medium
oil on wood
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 21 x 17 cm (8 1/4 x 6 11/16 in.) ; framed: 33.7 x 28.4 x 4.4 cm (13 1/4 x 11 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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