The image shows the upper body of an adult male and a young child. The man is seated, positioned slightly to the left of the frame, and is facing forward with a serious expression. His hair is dark and combed back with a widowed peak. He is wearing a coat over a collared shirt. Next to him, the young child is seated in front, facing the camera. The child's facial features are not clearly visible. The child is wearing a light-colored, patterned dress with puffed sleeves and appears to be holding something in their hands. Around the neck of the child, a necklace can be seen. The background is dark, emphasizing the figures in the foreground. The photograph is bordered with an oval frame.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1860s
- Medium
- ambrotype
- Dimensions
- 7675 × 10218 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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