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Portrait of a Woman

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person with just the upper body and head visible. The individual is facing forward with a composed expression. They have dark hair styled in a way that frames their face, with sections that appear to be braided. The person wears a dress with a checkered pattern in dark and light shades, featuring a high collar. Around their neck is a black necklace with a gold-colored circular pendant. They are also wearing earrings. The background is a textured dark blue.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
tintype with applied color
Dimensions
7775 × 8979 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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