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Olive Oatman

Benjamin F. Powelson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing upright, facing forward with her body turned slightly to the left. Her right arm rests on a decorative chair with an ornate upholstered back. She has a serious expression, clear eyes, and hair styled in ringlets with ribbons. She wears a long dress with a fitted bodice, buttons, and detailed sleeves and skirt. The background is a plain wall, and she stands on a patterned carpet.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
6512 × 10643 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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