Waring did not conceive of this work as a portrait but, in the vein of the Impressionists, has depicted a domestic scene of daily life. Stronger, richer colors have been employed here and, together with the activity of making tea, contribute to an interesting composition.
Notes:
This text is adapted from Martha Severens "The Miniature Portrait Collection of the Carolina Art Association" published by the Carolina Art Association, 1984
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