Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
BE2005.4.3 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Title |
Dora Sayers |
Description |
A framed oil on canvas painting of Dora Letitia Sayers by Caroline Farncomb. The painting is a head and shoulders portrait of a young child, wearing a loose-fitting white dress and bib. The background is brown. The painting's brush strokes are very loose and undefined. The child has large brown eyes, ruddy cheeks, and sandy brown hair. The painting is framed in an oval wooden stained frame with an inner gilt border. There is a sticker on the back of the frame that reads: 'Color Wheel, McLean, Virginia, 70 3-356-8477, framing, restoration'. |
Year Range from |
1917 |
Artist |
Farncomb, Caroline |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-28 L-35.5 cm |
History |
This portrait is of Dora Sayers (1915-2004) was painted by artist Caroline Farncomb. It belonged to Dora's mother Annie who did not like the painting and had it stored rolled up for over 80 years. Dora recalls her mother thought that she looked too sad but Dora explains that she felt this picture was a true likeness, and that she often felt morose as a child. Dora later inherited the painting and had it framed. Caroline Farncomb (1859-1951) was a close family friend of the Harris family and a well-respected artist. Farncomb painted her surroundings including her family, friends, animals, and landscapes. A number of her paintings can be found at Benares including a portrait of Mary Harris, Arthur Harris, Brownie the cat and a still life of birds |
People |
Caro, Dora Sayers Farncomb, Caroline Sayers, Annie Harris |