Little Girl with Flowers (Amelia Palmer)

"Little Girl with Flowers (Amelia Palmer)" is a portrait painted by Charles Cromwell Ingham around 1830. The work depicts a young girl, identified as Amelia Palmer, holding a bouquet of flowers. Ingham was known for his detailed and lifelike portraits, often capturing the innocence and charm of childhood. The painting exemplifies the Romantic style prevalent in American portraiture during the early 19th century. Ingham's technique includes a focus on naturalistic representation and the use of vibrant colors. The identity of Amelia Palmer and her relationship to Ingham remains largely unknown. The painting is part of the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

"Little Girl with Flowers (Amelia Palmer)" by Charles Cromwell Ingham, created circa 1830, features a young girl depicted in a three-quarter pose. The subject is adorned in a white dress with delicate ruffles, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the flowers she holds. The girl's hair is styled in soft curls, framing her face and enhancing her youthful innocence. Ingham employs a soft, naturalistic palette, with warm tones that evoke a sense of tenderness. The background is rendered in a muted, indistinct manner, allowing the figure and flowers to remain the focal points of the composition. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the girl's features, while the detailed rendering of the flowers showcases Ingham's skill in capturing texture and form. The overall composition conveys a sense of serenity and charm, characteristic of Ingham's portraiture during this period.