Mrs. John Adams, Christian Schussele, possibly 1856

Detail of a painting of abigail adams. The complete painting is a three-quarter length portrait of mrs. Adams seated in front of a fireplace mantel and vase filled with flowers, holding flowers in her right hand, wearing a full dress and pearl necklace. This image shows the top half of the painting. Date: possibly 1856. Dimensions: height: 21.5 cm (8.4 in); width: 12.1 cm (4.7 in). Medium: engraving. Depicted People: Abigail Adams. Abigail Adams by Christian Schussele detail