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Portrait of a Girl and Postmortem Child

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals, one adult and one young child. The adult is sitting with one shoulder slightly raised, their face partially obscured by darkness. They have short, dark hair and wear a top with a hinted-at pattern. The child is lying down with their eyes closed, visible from head to knees. The child has light hair and wears a pale garment. They lie on a patterned surface surrounded by fabric or a blanket, with flowers near their head. The image is in an ornate, gold-colored frame with floral engravings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1860
Medium
ambrotype with applied color
Dimensions
10524 × 8269 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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