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Rebecca Ashworth

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman seated in a formal pose with her hands on her lap. She has delicate facial features, styled back hair with a hairpiece, and is wearing an off-the-shoulder dress with lace details, a fabric bow, a necklace, and bracelets. The background includes a table with a cloth and a book, and a blurred backdrop. The image is framed with a gold mat and a red velvet border.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1855
Medium
daguerreotype
Dimensions
7025 × 8087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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