The image shows a woman seated on a cushioned sofa with an ornately patterned fabric draped over its back. The woman is turned slightly to her left, facing the camera. She has smooth, wavy hair with a middle part and distinct facial features. She is wearing a long, dark, patterned dress with a high collar and sleeves. She holds an open book with a decorative cover on her lap. Behind her is a neutral-colored wall or backdrop. The image is framed in an ornate mat with an octagonal opening.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1855
- Medium
- daguerreotype with applied color
- Dimensions
- 9960 × 7676 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original