Portrait of a Girl

Victor Plumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing with a slight turn to their left, their head facing forward and right hand resting on the back of a chair. The individual has subtle facial features with a calm expression, and dark hair mostly covered by a veil. They are wearing a long, flowing white dress with layers and a high collar, along with a white veil that drapes over their shoulders and down their back. A ribbon or sash is tied at their waist. The subject is holding a small object or flower in their right hand. The background is plain and dark, and the subject stands out prominently in the framed photograph. The image is bordered by a decorative frame with gold and dark colors.