The image depicts two individuals captured from the upper bodies. A baby sits on the lap of a woman. The baby faces the camera with a neutral expression, light-colored hair, and a smooth complexion, dressed in a light-colored garment with decorative trim. The woman, positioned to the left, gazes at the baby. She has dark, curly hair, wearing a striped dress with a high neckline and long sleeves, supporting the baby with her hands. The background is plain and dark. The photograph is framed in an ornate border with an oval-shaped opening, surrounded by a textured, gold-toned mat showing signs of age.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1850
- Medium
- daguerreotype with applied color
- Dimensions
- 4564 × 5232 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original