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Portrait of a Woman

James Presley Ball

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman standing next to a wooden balustrade. She faces forward with her right hand resting on the railing. The woman has straight dark hair parted in the middle, and wears a full-skirted dress with a light-colored lace collar. She has a chain around her waist and a brooch at her neckline. The background is plain, with a patterned carpet on the floor. The photograph is vintage, with the name and address "J.P. Ball, 30 W. 4th St" stamped at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
4381 × 7334 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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