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Portrait of a Woman

Unknown 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated facing forward with her right elbow resting on a surface and her index finger touching her cheek. She has large eyes, a straight nose, slightly parted lips, and neatly styled brown hair. She is dressed in a striped gray garment with colorful floral trimming, a lace collar and cuffs. She holds a white lace or fabric in her left hand. She wears small earrings and a brooch with a rose design. The background has a dark green wall and rich red drapes. There is a dark-clothed table with a vanity mirror behind her to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
salted paper print with applied color
Dimensions
7533 × 9419 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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