The image depicts four individuals, from the waist up. An elderly woman is seated with her hands clasped, while three young women stand behind her. The elderly woman wears a light bonnet and shawl. The young women have dark hair styled to reveal their ears, wearing similar plaid dresses with high collars. The women have different facial expressions. The photograph is in an ornate wooden frame with a decorative matte. The background is plain, focusing attention on the individuals.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1846–1847
- Medium
- daguerreotype with applied color
- Dimensions
- 7676 × 9556 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original