Painting

Name/Title

Painting

Entry/Object ID

GHS 2269

Description

Gilt wooden frame with decoration n outer and inner edges, Bust profile portrait of a woman. Brown curled hair, brown downcast eyes. Wearing a black hooded cape which may be a nun's habit. This completely covers her, leaving only the side of her face showing. Background is green. On back of frame, "#2269, 3-9-65 From Miss Kent, 162 West Penn Street"

Artwork Details

Medium

Pastel, Wood, glass, paper, pastel

Dimensions

Height

34-3/4 in

Width

21-1/4 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Provenance

Notes

See GHS True Accession Book, "Mark 9th 1965, portrait in pastel of old lady, belonged ot Miss Kent's mother---?" Donated by Miss E.A. Kent/ March 9, 1965.