The image shows a seated woman visible from the waist up, holding a baby in her lap. She is positioned straightforward, facing the camera. The woman has dark skin, a defined nose, and styled back hair. Her clothing is a patterned dress with a high collar and a small embellishment. The baby is dressed in a light-colored gown. The woman wears a small necklace or pendant around her neck. The background includes a decorative chair, and the photograph is framed in an elegant, gold-patterned frame.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1853
- Medium
- daguerreotype with applied color
- Dimensions
- 8571 × 9902 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original