Young Woman in High-Backed Wooden Chair

Item

Title

Young Woman in High-Backed Wooden Chair

Description

This piece shows a young girl in a long dress sitting in a wooden chair. Her hair is tied back and her legs are crossed. Her hands are clasped over her upper knee. She sits on a slight angle to the right of the viewer.

Creator

Bertha May Ingle

Date

c. 1920: Possibly earlier based on style of clothing and the chair. This piece has plans for a tracing table drawn out on the back.

Format

Pencil on paper

Identifier

0427

Source

BMIAA assets

Type

Portrait

Original Format

Drawing

Physical Dimensions

12 x 10.25 inches