The image shows a full-body portrait of a person standing in a three-quarter pose, facing forward with hands placed behind their back. The person's face is painted white with dark, exaggerated features accentuating the eyebrows, lips, and contours of the eyes and mouth. Their head has little to no visible hair. The clothing consists of a polka dot ensemble including a loose-fitting top with ruffled short sleeves and matching shorts with slight ruffles at the hem, paired with striped stockings and pointed shoes. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background features a plain wall with a curtain partially visible on the right side, and the floor has a geometric pattern resembling tiled flooring.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1863
- Medium
- albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
- Dimensions
- 5795 × 10214 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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