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This painting was commissioned in Georgetown (near Washington D.C.) The straight-on gaze exemplifies the close relationship Ariane was able to achieve with her young sitter. This was the second of two sisters painted by the artist. N.M.S.
"I think of this painting as a sentimental portrayal of a little girl. The blouse was purchased for the occasion by her mother at an antique store. The cameo was a family heirloom.

Her blonde hair was painted with yellow ochre, raw umber (in the shadows) and white. To dull the intensity of the pigment I used permanent green light. All these colors were Winsor Newton. Burnt sienna gave an overall warm tinge." A.B.