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Portrait of a Woman

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a seated woman from the waist up, facing the camera. She has dark hair styled neatly with a decorative headpiece framing her face. The woman wears a dark, high-necked dress with full sleeves and a lace collar fastened with a brooch. There is a small book on a table to her left, and the background is neutral. The photo is framed in ornate gold with a floral design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
ambrotype with applied color
Dimensions
7815 × 9029 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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