The image shows a full-body portrait of a young child standing indoors. The child faces forward with a neutral expression, looking directly at the viewer. They have neatly styled brown hair parted in the middle. The child wears a white dress with lace detailing at the collar and puffed short sleeves, over layered pantaloons. The dress has intricate patterns along the hem. They hold a bunch of flowers in their left hand and a red ribbon in their right hand, which trails down to the floor. A small cat playfully touches the end of the ribbon near the child's feet. The child wears white socks and black shoes. The background consists of a green-tinted wall and wooden floor, with a window on the left showing a glimpse of the sky with foliage and a warm sunset hue.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1836/1838
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 3776 × 6680 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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