Little Girl in Lavender 1840

"Little Girl in Lavender," painted around 1840 by American artist John Bradley, is a charming example of folk portraiture. The painting features a young girl in a pink dress, holding a basket of flowers, with a cat and a potted rose bush beside her. The simplified forms and bright colors typical of the folk art movement are evident in the work, as is the focus on capturing a sense of innocence and sweetness.