Chastelain, Eliza Fremineau

Chastelain, Eliza Fremineau

Leloir, Heloise (nee Colin) (b.1820 Paris-d.1873 Paris)

1860 (circa?)

Small oval portrait of Eliza Fremineau Chastelain (daughter of Monsieur Fremineau, 1977.05.01). Waist view, seated, facing three quarters to the right. Hair is parted with curls at sides. Wears untied blue bonnet, long sleeved black dress with white lace collar and cuffs, and bow at waist. Holds white gloves. Chair has scrolled arms, backswept scrolled crest and is upholstered in red. Vertical scrolled architectural detail in right background.
Oval mat. Gilt and gesso frame: Inner frame is oval, outer frame is serpentine oblong with floral and foliate scroll decoration at corners. (Frame is identical to frames for 1977.05.01-02, and 1977.05.04)

6" x 7"

Watercolor on paper. Frame: gilt and gesso.

Gift of Mr. Samuel J. Dornsife

General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

1977.05.03

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