A Girl on Her Deathbed with a Crown of Flowers

Eduard Julius Friedrich Bendemann

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a person from the shoulders up, lying in a reclining position. The person's head is tilted back, eyes closed, lips gently closed. They have long hair in two braids, a simple garment with a ruffled collar, and a floral wreath on their head. The background is a shaded surface, suggesting a soft pillow or cushion. The image is drawn with visible pencil and shading techniques.