Woman in a Garden
19th century
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson
Accession Number
1986.65.219
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Art Historical Context
**Woman in a Garden** by Sarah P. Wells captures a serene moment in 19th-century life through a delicate drawing. Active during this era, Wells depicts a full-length female figure poised gracefully amid lush garden surroundings, complete with architectural elements like a column that evoke a sense of classical elegance blended with natural beauty. This intimate work invites viewers to step into a tranquil outdoor haven, highlighting the artist's keen observation of everyday domestic scenes. As a drawing from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection—acquired through the gift of folk ar...