This little girl, whose name was Mary, sits with her hands and knee pressed against the pillow, admiring the flowers. The loose brushwork and the informal pose enhance the casual feel of the portrait. Louise Cox was known for her images of children and her ability to work with young, fidgety sitters. In a letter to the buyer of this painting, Cox wrote, “I think the name ‘May Flowers’ would suit the little picture.”
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Washington, États-Unis
Le propriétaire est connu ; on ignore si l’œuvre est exposée aujourd’hui.