American oil on canvas half-portrait of a lady in a lace headdress with flowers and lace collar and wearing long beaded necklace, seated in front of large column and red drape with landscape to right, unsigned. Possibly Southern. Second quarter of the 19th century. Older black paneled frame. Sight: 25-1/2" H x 24-3/8" W, Frame: 34-1/8" H x 29" W. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN estate. Condition: In good condition with some surface grime, craquelure, a stretcher impression and areas of thin paint.