Seated Woman with Birds 1852 - 1917

"Seated Woman with Birds" is a charcoal drawing by American artist J. Carroll Beckwith. The drawing, created between 1852 and 1917, depicts a woman in a flowing dress, seated and holding a birdcage. Birds fly away from the cage, creating a sense of freedom. The artist's signature, "CARROLL BECKWITH," is visible in the lower right corner of the artwork. Currently, the artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Beckwith was known for his portraits and figure studies, and "Seated Woman with Birds" showcases his ability to capture both the delicate beauty of the human form and the lively movement of nature. The artwork's intimate scale and the soft, expressive lines of the charcoal drawing create a sense of quiet introspection and contemplation.