Unknown
Girl with Cherries
Details
Artist
Unknown
Title
Girl with Cherries
Date
About 1820
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
H: 83.4 x W: 61.8 cm
Reference
CVCSC:0038.F
Collection
Status
On Display
The red coral necklace worn by the girl relates to the superstition, dating back to antiquity, that coral warded off evil spirits. The cherries she holds are symbols of heaven, representing the fruit of paradise. Religious overtones like this are often seen in portraits of children.
Girl with Cherries About 1820 © Compton Verney