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Portrait of a Woman

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman from the hips up. Her body faces slightly to the right while her head is turned towards the camera. She has shoulder-length dark hair styled smoothly and parted in the center. The woman's expression is neutral. She is wearing a detailed patterned dress with delicate lace and intricate embroidery, including small red details. A lace shawl or overlay is draped over her shoulders. Her left hand holds a part of the fabric, while her right hand rests on the top of a dark wooden chair with a cushioned seat. The woman wears a bracelet on her left wrist. The background is a simple muted gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
salted paper print with applied color
Dimensions
6961 × 8819 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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