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Little Girl Holding Apple

Sturtevant J. Hamblin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a young child from the waist up in a portrait style. The child is facing forward with a direct gaze towards the viewer. They have light skin and dark, curled hair with pinkish ribbons. The child's facial features include large, dark eyes and a small, closed mouth. They wear an ornate, orange dress with blue-green detailing. The child holds a fruit with leaves and a branch with leaves and small fruits or buds. The background shows dark drapery with tassels and a glimpse of a window with greenery outside.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1840
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5283 × 6561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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