Portrait of a Woman and Two Girls

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three people in a portrait format within an ornate, golden frame. The central figure, an adult woman, sits with two young girls on either side. She is positioned facing the camera directly, with dark hair, a serious expression, and wears a plaid shawl over a plaid dress with a light-colored scarf around her neck. The child on the left wears a dark-patterned dress with a lace collar and cuffs, while the child on the right sports a pink dress with similar lace trim and braided hair. The background is a plain, light color.