Portraits of Surinamese Girls

anonymous, c. 1805

We may not know the identities of these women, but their status is apparent from their clothing, jewellery, and the existence of portraits depicting them. They must have been free women who held positions in Surinamese society. One of them wears a white-cotton angisa, a headscarf folded in a special way. It was worn by enslaved women as well as free women of colour.

  • Artwork typeminiature (painting)
  • Object numberSK-A-2637
  • Dimensionsheight 5.9 cm x width 4.8 cm x weight 24.9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsivoor, verf, verguld hout, metaal

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Portraits of Surinamese Girls

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-2637

  • Description

    Portret van een Surinaams meisje. Buste, naar links, de beschouwer aanziend. Onderdeel van de collectie portretminiaturen.

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: anonymous, Suriname (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1805

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ivoor, verf, verguld hout, metaal

  • Dimensions

    height 5.9 cm x width 4.8 cm x weight 24.9 cm

Explanatory note

  • Zie ook SK-A-2641 en SK-A-2635.

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