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Mary Ursula Whitlock, Woman Knitting, ca. 1900, watercolor on ivory, sight 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.5 x 7.3 cm) rectangle, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Mary Ursula Whitlock, 1945.3.1
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Woman Knitting
- Artist
- Date
- ca. 1900
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- sight 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.5 x 7.3 cm) rectangle
- Credit Line
- Bequest of Mary Ursula Whitlock
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- watercolor on ivory
- Keywords
- Portrait female — unidentified — bust
- Occupation — domestic — sewing
- Object Number
- 1945.3.1
Artwork Description
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.