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Portrait of a Girl

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young girl standing in a studio setting. She is positioned with one hand on a red upholstered chair with a prominent pattern, while her other arm hangs by her side. Her facial features reveal a serious expression with wide eyes and a small mouth. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled back neatly. The girl is dressed in a dark blue dress with a velvet texture, a lace collar, and a pendant necklace at her neck. The dress features a layered skirt with pleats, and she wears dark high boots laced up. The background is a plain, muted tone, giving focus to the girl and the chair. The setting appears old-fashioned.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
tintype with applied color
Dimensions
7244 × 9614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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