Charcoal on paper with applied marble dust, dated: “May 25, 1849” on the reverse.

Painting Size: 10.5” x 13”
Frame Size: 13.5 ” x 16”

Sometimes known as a Marble Dust Painting, this was a popular mid 19th century medium used by amateur painters, often young woman who were inspired by the well known Hudson River School Painters of the time. In very good unrestored condition. Framed in a period frame under old glass with archival spacers and backing.