Portrait of a Young Girl with a Book and Rose

This charming portrait depicts a young girl with fair skin and blonde, curly hair, seated in a wooden chair. She wears a simple, white empire-waist dress adorned with blue ribbons on the sleeves. Her left hand rests on a wooden table, near a pink rose and a sheet of music. In her right hand, she holds a small, open book. The background is a dark, muted tone, drawing attention to the subject. The painting's style suggests it is from the late 18th or early 19th century, possibly American folk art. The overall mood is serene and contemplative, highlighting the innocence and quietude of childhood during that era. The composition is a classic portrait format, with the subject centrally placed and slightly turned towards the viewer.