Attributed to Ruth Henshaw Bascom, American, 1772 to 1848, mixed media painting on board depicting a portrait of a woman in profile. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1948, collection H78. A paper label is on the backside. Framed. Ruth Henshaw Bascom, also known as Aunt Ruth was an American folk artist who produced over 1 400 portraits. Bascom worked with a variety of materials, including pastels, pencils, cut paper, and foil. Some of her initial works were layered pieces of paper that represented the head and neck, clothing, and accessories placed over a background. She also made pastel portraits on one sheet of paper in the latter part of her career. American Fine Art, Female Portrait Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.