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Portrait of a Girl

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young girl's seated upper body with her hands resting in her lap. Her face is turned slightly towards the camera, revealing straight hair parted in the middle that falls past her shoulders. She is wearing a dark, striped dress with short sleeves, secured with a sash around her waist. A ribbon or string is tied in her hair on both sides. The portrait is encased in an ornate gold-colored frame with a textured border. The background is a plain, neutral tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1850
Medium
daguerreotype
Dimensions
5360 × 6803 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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