Portrait of Susanna Ffiske, a Young Girl

This charming folk art portrait depicts Susanna Ffiske, a young girl, in a vibrant, striped dress. She stands with a delicate rose in one hand and a spoon holding sugar cubes in the other, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or preparation for tea. The painting features a still life of a teapot, teacup, and sugar lumps on a table to her left, and a pastoral landscape with a dramatic sky in the background. The inscription at the top left provides her name, birth date, and place of origin. The artwork's naive style, bold colors, and direct gaze of the subject are characteristic of early American folk art, offering a glimpse into the life and times of the sitter.