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The Burnish Sisters

William Matthew Prior

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two young girls standing together. The girl on the left is seated and holding a collection of colorful flowers in her lap. The girl on the right stands holding a toy lamb on wheels. Both girls have curly hair and wear dresses with unique details. The seated girl has a bow in her hair, wears a coral pink dress, and accessorizes with jewelry. The standing girl's dress is yellow with black polka dots and red ribbon accents. Both girls have soft facial features and blush on their cheeks. A woven basket full of flowers is placed between them on the ground. The background is simple and dark.

Artwork Details

Date
1854
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5965 × 5215 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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