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Portrait of Two Children

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of two young children, with their upper bodies and torsos visible. The child on the left has short, curly hair and wears a coat with light-colored fur trim, holding a hat with a wide brim and plume. The child on the right has medium-length, straight hair and wears a dress with puffed sleeves. Both children have neutral expressions. The background is plain and dark, and the portrait is framed with an ornate border with a gold and red design.

Artwork Details

Date
1850s
Medium
daguerreotype with applied color
Dimensions
7841 × 10030 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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