American School oil on canvas painting depicting a seated woman in 19th century black dress with white lace collar and gold brooch, holding a book in her left hand and resting her right elbow against a small table against a red background. Unsigned. Housed in a carved giltwood Rococo style frame with pierced corners. Sight - 29" H x 24 1/2" W. Framed - 39 1/2" H x 34 1/2" W. Mid 19th century.