Portrait Of A Young Girl With Ruffled Collar And Black Lace Shawl

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Portrait Of A Young Girl With Ruffled Collar And Black Lace Shawl", originally brought to life by the talented Zedekiah Belknap. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Zedekiah Belknap and his artistic vision.

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"Portrait of a Young Girl with Ruffled Collar and Black Lace Shawl" is a 19th-century American folk art painting by the itinerant artist Zedekiah Belknap. Created circa 1830, this work exemplifies the style and characteristics of American itinerant portraiture of the time. Belknap, active from 1818 to 1858, traveled throughout New England and the Midwest, offering his artistic services to those who desired to have their likenesses captured but could not afford the high prices of academically trained artists.

The painting portrays a young girl, whose identity remains unknown, depicted with a direct gaze that engages the viewer. She is adorned with a ruffled collar and a black lace shawl, attire that suggests the fashion of the period and possibly the social status of her family. The work is noted for its straightforward representation, with a focus on capturing the essence of the subject rather than adhering to the strictures of anatomical accuracy and perspective that were hallmarks of classically trained artists.

Belknap's use of flat areas of color and a lack of depth are characteristic of the folk art genre, which was often more concerned with symbolic representation and emotional resonance than with technical precision. The painting is a valuable example of the cultural and historical context of early 19th-century America, reflecting both the aesthetic qualities of the era's folk art and the social dynamics of its patronage.

"Portrait of a Young Girl with Ruffled Collar and Black Lace Shawl" is held in a private collection or a museum, and it continues to be a subject of interest for scholars studying American folk art and the broader narrative of American artistic development. The painting contributes to the understanding of the role of itinerant artists in the dissemination of portraiture to a wider audience, serving as a visual record of the people and fashion of the time.

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