Painting of girl featured at Census Bureau

abeowitz · December 24th, 2009, 12:48 AM

While working at the Census Bureau in Suitland, MD around 1990, I walked by a mural/display of various art and historical info daily. I'd guess it was all American artists/authors due to it being Census related.

Anyway, in the early 1900 range was a painting of a young woman or girl sitting in a chair. I think she was blonde, long/wavy, and may have had a diary or book in her lap. Her smile/gaze was similar to the Mona Lisa.

She wore a long blue or white dress, tiered. The dress was 1920-1930 in style.

Unfortunately, Google yields hundreds of paintings of "woman in chair"...

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Eirene · December 28th, 2009, 08:18 PM

I did a search as well. No joy. Any chance you can contact the Census Bureau in MD? They must have records...

abeowitz · December 31st, 2009, 04:02 PM

Thanks, Eirene,

Here's a sketch I did, hope this rings a bell with someone...

Eirene · 03:33 AM

WOW! You pulled this from memory from twenty years ago. Outstanding! A wonderful sketch. Looks familiar, she reminds me of 'The Thinker' by Renoir.

I have done a search of American painters, historical figures and authors, however, no joy. Hopefully someone will recognize this.

If not I suggest that you paint your sketch. I'm quite sure that it will be a work of art.

Regards,
Eirene

Hercules Brabazon · January 8th, 2010, 06:21 AM

I can't help thinking it must be Mary Casatt, but I can't find one that quite fits.

December 24th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#1
abeowitz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Painting of girl featured at Census Bureau While working at the Census Bureau in Suitland, MD around 1990, I walked by a mural/display of various art and historical info daily. I'd guess it was all American artists/authors due to it being Census related. Anyway, in the early 1900 range was a painting of a young woman or girl sitting in a chair. I think she was blonde, long/wavy, and may have had a diary or book in her lap. Her smile/gaze was similar to the Mona Lisa. She wore a long blue or white dress, tiered. The dress was 1920-1930 in style. Unfortunately, Google yields hundreds of paintings of "woman in chair"... Any suggestions? Thanks!

January 8th, 2010, 03:28 AM	#4
Eirene Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 624	WOW! You pulled this from memory from twenty years ago. Outstanding! A wonderful sketch. Looks familiar, she reminds me of 'The Thinker' by Renoir. I have done a search of American painters, historical figures and authors, however, no joy. Hopefully someone will recognize this. If not I suggest that you paint your sketch. I'm quite sure that it will be a work of art. Regards, Eirene Last edited by Eirene : January 8th, 2010 at 03:33 AM.

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December 28th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#2
Eirene Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 624	I did a search as well. No joy. Any chance you can contact the Census Bureau in MD? They must have records...

December 31st, 2009, 04:02 PM	#3
abeowitz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks, Eirene, Here's a sketch I did, hope this rings a bell with someone...

January 8th, 2010, 06:21 AM	#5
Hercules Brabazon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 118	I can't help thinking it must be Mary Casatt, but I can't find one that quite fits.