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My Poor Sweet Little Angelica

Lilly Martin Spencer

National Gallery of Art

The image features a baby lying on a cushioned surface. The baby is on its back with its head turned slightly to the side. The facial features are gentle, with wide eyes, a small nose, and an open mouth. The baby's hair is sparse. The baby is wrapped in a light fabric, likely a blanket or garment, covering the lower body. The shoulders and arms are exposed. The baby rests on soft bedding or a cushion. There is no jewelry or objects in the baby's hands. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, with some age-related marks. In the lower right corner, there is a handwritten note with words such as "little angel" and a poetic line. The focus is on the delicate depiction of the infant.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
7716 × 4998 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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