Mrs. Edward Loyd (C. Louisa Foster) 1830 - 1840

"Mrs. Edward Loyd (C. Louisa Foster)" is a miniature portrait painted by Mrs. Dove, dating from 1830-1840. The work depicts a young girl, C. Louisa Foster, dressed in a red gown with a delicate white lace collar and a string of coral beads around her neck. She holds a small tabby cat in her arms, set against a background of a lush garden. This intimate watercolor painting captures the sweetness and innocence of childhood, making it a poignant example of the popular genre of miniature portraiture in the 19th century.