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Portrait of a Beggar Girl

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young girl seated on the ground, leaning against a large box. She has an oval face, dark hair, and delicate facial features. She wears a hooded cloak and holds a woven basket on her lap. In the background, there are some sheets of paper or thin material near the box.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
6249 × 11382 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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