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Woman Knitting

  • Mary Ursula Whitlock, Woman Knitting, ca. 1900, watercolor on ivory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Ursula Whitlock, 1945.3.1

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In Woman Knitting the muted grays and blues of the painting complement the informal setting and relaxed pose. Although painted at the turn of the century, the sitter is shown dressed in a cap and shawl reminiscent of the 1800s.

Title
Woman Knitting
Artist
Mary Ursula Whitlock
Date
ca. 1900
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
sight 3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (9.5 x 7.3 cm) rectangle
Copyright
Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Bequest of Mary Ursula Whitlock

Mediums
watercolor
Mediums Description
watercolor on ivory
Classifications
Painting
Miniature
Keywords
  • Occupation – domestic – sewing
Object Number
1945.3.1
Palette
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