Portrait of a Girl

Antoine Samuel Adam-Salomon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young girl standing in a portrait setting. She is positioned leaning against a decorative balustrade with her arms resting on it. She has delicate facial features and is wearing a large, fashionable hat that covers most of her styled hair. She is dressed in a striped dress with puffed sleeves, a large bow at the waist, white stockings, and dark shoes. She holds a basket with flowers in her left hand. The background includes a large urn with sculptural detailing and an elegant fabric draped over the balustrade. The overall composition gives the appearance of a studio photograph with a classical setting.