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Portrait of a Child

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a young child lying on their side. The child is positioned on their right side with their head resting on their left hand, while the other hand lies on their lap. The child has short, light-colored hair and closed eyes. They are wearing a knee-length dress with puffed sleeves and a lace collar. A broad-brimmed straw hat with a light-colored band is placed nearby. The scene includes potted plants on both sides of the child, and behind them, there is a stone or cement balustrade. The image is framed in an ornate, gold-colored border.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1850
Medium
daguerreotype with applied color
Dimensions
4572 × 5315 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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