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Mary Fisher

Julia Margaret Cameron

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper portion of a woman's body, focusing on her face and upper torso. She is in a seated position, facing forward with a slightly upward tilt of the head. Her facial features include a long face with prominent cheekbones, a straight nose, and full lips, framed by straight, shoulder-length hair parted in the middle. She wears a dark garment layered over a patterned blouse and around her neck is a choker-style necklace with a round pendant. The background is blurred and indistinct, creating a soft, faded look around her, enhancing the focus on her face. The entire image has a sepia tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3063 × 4006 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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