The image shows two individuals, a woman, and a baby, both captured from the waist up. The woman is seated and gently holding the baby on her lap, positioned closely together facing the camera. She has smooth hair parted in the middle and styled back, framing her face. Her facial features include soft, serene eyes and a slight smile. The baby has chubby cheeks, light-colored eyes, and curly light hair, wearing a bonnet or cap. The woman is dressed in a dark, long-sleeved dress, adorned with a lace collar, and white under-sleeves that peek out at her wrists. The baby is dressed in a light-colored garment that covers their chest and shoulders. The background is dark. The image is bordered by an ornate, golden frame with intricate patterns.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1850s
- Medium
- daguerreotype with applied color
- Dimensions
- 7798 × 8954 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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