Portrait of a Woman and Child

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a woman and a baby. The woman is sitting, holding the baby on her lap. She has dark skin and her facial features appear calm and composed. She is wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar and a plaid-patterned skirt. The baby has light-colored hair and face, and is wearing a light-colored dress with lace detailing. Both individuals are framed against a plain background. The photograph is encased in an ornate gold frame with intricate designs along the edges.