Girl With Red Scarf , oil painting by James Woodward Woodruff (1913-1994) pewter Skillfully hand-carved from a solid

Skillfully hand-carved from a solid

The wheat and grapes represent communion bread and wine

The seat is upholstered in soft burgundy velvet

1930s - 40's

Girl With Red Scarf , oil painting by James Woodward Woodruff (1913-1994) pewter Skillfully hand-carved from a solid36 1 2H X 21 1 2W x 2D "Girl with Red Scarf," a captivating portrait where muted tones meet a spark of warmth. The subject, a young woman in a reddish orange head covering, possesses an introspective gaze that draws the viewer in. Woodruffs masterful brushstrokes create a subtle interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the textures of the woman's garments and the fluidity of the draped fabric. Housed in what appears to be the original frame, the