Artwork Page for A European Woman Pouring Wine into a Cup

Details / Information for A European Woman Pouring Wine into a Cup

A European Woman Pouring Wine into a Cup

c. 1710–20

Medium
gum tempera and gold on paper
Measurements
Miniature: 45.5 x 30.3 cm (17 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund 2018.143
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print
?

Did You Know?

The black-and-white coloration and shading of her face indicate that this painting was made to look like a colored etching.

Description

A woman looks sharply, almost surreptitiously, to one side as she pours wine from a red glass bottle. She has long and curly tresses and a green beret inspired by European styles, though she wears Indian jewelry. Images loosely based on prints that made their way to India from Europe were in vogue in Rajasthan during the 18th century.
A vertically oriented gum tempera and gold painting depicts a woman with medium skin tone facing our right. Precise, fine lines define her curly black hair and large green hat with a pink-gold border. She wears a yellow garment with layers of pearls. Her hands, stained with red pigment, hold a white vessel with a red-striped stopper. A pink floral border lines the bottom, grounding the delicately patterned, elegant portrait.

A European Woman Pouring Wine into a Cup

c. 1710–20

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork