Dorothea 1823

johnquidor

possibly oil pastel

green background

animal portrait

surrealism

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

munch-inspired

surrealist

watercolor

warm toned green

"Dorothea" (1823) by John Quidor is a Romantic era painting depicting a young woman, likely Dorothea, sitting by a stream in a wooded landscape. She is dressed in a simple, rustic attire, her long blonde hair cascading down her back. The painting's composition emphasizes Dorothea's solitude, with the lush greenery and rocky outcroppings framing her figure. This work showcases Quidor's skill in depicting natural light and capturing the beauty of the American landscape, contributing to the artist's recognized talent for the Romantic genre.