Magdalena Douw Stevenson
Name/Title
Magdalena Douw StevensonEntry/Object ID
VC.58.4 a-bDescription
a. Painting: Three-quarter view portrait of seated, elderly lady subject turned slightly to her right: head completely covered with thin white cap bound about the crown with self-material, and with ruffles at the face; solemn expression; gray eyes gaze outward; long-sleeved, heavy, Empire-style dress or coat has wide scarf-like collar of the same fabric; subject seated on sofa upholstered in red; left arm rests on arm of sofa which is draped with piece of rose silk with lacing of fringe; over left shoulder is rose silk drapery held with cord and tassel; remainder of the background in tones of brown; unsigned. b. Frame: Rectangle of moldings: outside reeded, bound at corners; deep cyma-reversa area; splayed section of carved grapevine motif; inner reeded section; front gilt; sides, painted brown.Artwork Details
Medium
Oil on CanvasSubject Person or Organization
Magdalena Douw StevensonMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Ezra AmesAttribution
ArtistNotes
Dates: c. 1812Other Names and Numbers
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VC.58.4 A
VC.58.4 A-B
VC.58.4a-b