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Portrait of a Baby

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a young child seated on a chair. The child is positioned sitting, with the left leg slightly bent and supported by a cushion covered in dark green fabric. The child has light brown hair that is neatly combed back, light blue eyes, a small nose, and a closed mouth. They are wearing a long white dress with lace details along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Around their neck, the child wears a gold chain necklace with a pendant. The chair has an ornately carved dark wood frame, upholstered in deep red, tufted fabric with a pattern. The background is a soft blend of beige and dark tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
crayon enlargement
Dimensions
3556 × 4467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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