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Anna Margaret Blake and Her Two Children

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The portrait depicts a woman seated with two young children on her lap. The woman is facing the viewer with her shoulders turned to the right. She has a serene expression with dark hair styled up and is wearing a light-colored dress. One child is an infant wearing a cap and gown, while the other child wears a sleeveless dress and looks upwards. Both children have necklaces, and the woman is wearing earrings. The background is a muted, dark color with abstract shapes.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1808
Medium
pastel
Dimensions
3356 × 4062 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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