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Portrait of a Woman

Fernando Dessau

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a woman standing with legs apart and arms lifted, holding dumbbells. She has medium-length dark curly hair and is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves, a checkered skirt, and dark ankle boots. Next to her is a table with a comb or hairbrush and a piece of fabric. The background features a plain wall and patterned floor.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1863-1864
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
5816 × 9715 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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