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Julia Jackson

Julia Margaret Cameron

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up portrait of a person's face and upper shoulders. The person is positioned facing forward, with their face directed at the camera. Their facial features are softly blurred, and the lighting creates a dim yet even glow across their eyes, nose, and mouth. The person has smooth, straight hair, parted in the middle. They are wearing a dark top with a pattern of small, light-colored beads or embellishments, and a scalloped, lighter collar at the neckline. The background is indistinct and blurred. No visible jewelry or objects are present.

Artwork Details

Date
1867
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3231 × 4204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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