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Edward Ludlow Mooney
Seated Realist Portrait of an Elderly Colonial Woman in a Black Dress and Bonnet

1847

About the Item

This portrait depicts a seated colonial woman, painted in a realist style that can be compared to John Smibert. This painting has beautiful details such as the lace bonnet and jewelry that showcases the artist's attention to detail. Signed and dated on the back. hung in an ornate gold frame. Dimensions Without Frame: h 30 in. x W 25 in. Artist Biography: Edward Mooney, who lived in New York during the mid 1800's, was known for societal genre painting and sign painting. His paintings depict realistic scenes of colonial America.
  • Creator:
    Edward Ludlow Mooney
  • Creation Year:
    1847
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.75 in (85.73 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    General crackling across front of painting.
  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA128.2021.0108.23581stDibs: LU55137320592
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