Catherina Elmendorf 1752

"Catherina Elmendorf" is a portrait painting created in 1752 by an unknown artist, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The painting depicts a young woman, likely Catherina Elmendorf, dressed in the fashionable attire of the era, standing beside a table adorned with a vase of flowers. The artist's use of muted colors and a restrained style, characteristic of 18th-century American portraiture, adds a sense of realism to the image. This piece provides a glimpse into the lives and fashion of individuals during this period and exemplifies the development of artistic expression in early America.