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Grace Woodhouse Roosevelt

Jacob Schloss

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the waist up. She is positioned facing forward with her hands clasped gently at her waist. She has delicate and symmetrical facial features, with a composed expression. She has curly hair styled with a floral headpiece. The woman is dressed in a wedding gown featuring long sleeves and intricate floral embellishments cascading down one side. She wears a veil that flows softly behind her, and her ensemble is adorned with gloves and a delicate necklace. The background is a soft, neutral gray, and the photo is elegantly framed in an ornate oval frame with a golden finish.

Artwork Details

Date
1890, printed 1895
Medium
collodion print
Dimensions
9970 × 13899 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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