The artwork titled “Mrs. John Moale (Ellin North) and Ellin North Moale” was created by Joshua Johnson in the year 1800. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of portrait.
The artwork portrays two figures, an adult female and a young girl, positioned in an interior setting. The older woman is seated, dressed in a richly colored gown with intricate lace details. She wears a bonnet adorned with a lace embellishment, and in her hand, she holds a small vibrant red book. The younger girl, standing to the left of the woman, is attired in a white dress, holding a delicate bouquet of flowers. The background is modestly adorned with a dark drapery on one side, adding depth to the composition. A small table holding spectacles and covered with a white cloth is placed to the right, indicating the possible status and literacy of the subjects. The painting displays a characteristic simplicity and directness in its style, typical of the Naïve Art movement.