Portrait of an Unknown Woman

Name/Title

Portrait of an Unknown Woman

Entry/Object ID

JJA.2000.2

Description

This is an original portrait by John James Audubon of an unknown woman. Mediums used include crayon, charcoal, graphite pencil, and ink. The image shows a middle-aged woman in a left facing position (viewer's left) with hair pinned-up in a bun and held in place with three combs. Three ringlets of hair on either side of forehead. She wears a high pleated collar with lace trim and locket or brooch at throat. Portrait is surrounded by charcoal background.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Graphite, Pencil, Pen and ink, Crayon

Collection

John James Audubon Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Audubon, John James

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

John James Audubon

Date made

1819 - 1819

Place

City

Louisville

State/Province

Kentucky

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Date: October 1819 Technique: Drawing

Lexicon

Search Terms

Prints and Drawings, Portraits, Drawings

Dimensions

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

7-1/4 in