The image shows a seated woman in a half-body portrait. She is positioned sideways but turns her head to face the camera. Her facial features are strong and pronounced, with high cheekbones and a determined expression. She wears a clean white bonnet on her head. Her clothing consists of a dark dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders. The shawl has a lace fringe. The woman is holding some knitting or crochet work in her hands, with a ball of yarn on her lap. Next to her is a small table covered with a patterned cloth, upon which are a vase of flowers and what appears to be a few books. The background is plain and textured. The bottom of the image bears the caption "I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance," followed by the name "Sojourner Truth."
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1864
- Medium
- albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
- Dimensions
- 4804 × 7846 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original