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Object Name
Oil Painting - Louisa Deming
Object Number
2003-50-1
Description
Portrait of Louisa Deming. Oval frame with figure in center. The sitter has her hair up and is wearing a black dress with a sheer top (neck and shoulders) She is also wearing an oval brooch of gold an ebony. She is dressed as if in mourning and it is speculated that this portrait was done around the time of her sister Charlotte's death in 1849. To the sitter's right is a non descript pastral scene of a setting sun and body of water.
Comment
Louisa attended the Litchfield Female Academy. She is the daughter of Frederick Deming and Mary Gleason.
Category
Date Made
mid 19th century
Dimensions
30 3/4" x 25 1/2" (oval)
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