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Portrait of an Oblate Sister of Providence

Paris Studio

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a full-length portrait of a person in a religious habit, facing the camera with a neutral expression. They are holding a book and standing beside a chair with a patterned cushion. The background consists of a draped curtain and a textured backdrop, with a plush floor covering in the lower part of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1880
Medium
albumen silver print (cabinet card)
Dimensions
7648 × 11659 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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