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Post-Mortem Baby on Bed

William Mills & Son

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an infant lying on a bed dressed in a long white gown. The baby is positioned lying on its back, resting on a large pillow. The infant's features include closed eyes and a small face, with short hair apparent on the head. The gown covers the infant entirely, adorned with embroidery and frills around the neck and sleeves. The bed is covered with a textured blanket, and a lacy curtain with an intricate design hangs in the background. There are no visible jewelry or additional objects in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s–1890s
Medium
albumen silver print (cabinet card)
Dimensions
6512 × 4243 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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