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Portrait of Two Women

Ball & Thomas

National Gallery of Art

Two women are depicted in the image, sitting side by side. Both women are shown from the waist up, facing slightly towards the camera. The woman on the left has dark, long hair tied with a headscarf, and wears a dark, textured shawl over a long-sleeve garment. She is holding a fur wrap on her lap. The woman on the right has light-colored hair with a hat partially covering it, is dressed in a light checkered shawl and a dark dress or top with buttons, and holds a scarf or piece of clothing in her hand. The image is enclosed in an ornate gold frame, with a plain and neutral background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1858
Medium
tintype with applied color
Dimensions
6634 × 8234 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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