Mrs. Abraham White, Jr. and Daughter Rose 1809

"Mrs. Abraham White, Jr. and Daughter Rose" is an oil on canvas portrait by African American artist Joshua Johnson, painted in 1809. It depicts a mother and her young daughter, both elegantly dressed in fashionable attire of the era. The mother is shown seated with a book in her lap, while her daughter, holding a sprig of strawberries, stands beside her. The portrait is a prime example of Johnson's talent for capturing likeness and depicting the refined tastes of the early 19th century. This work highlights Johnson's important place in the history of American portraiture.