The image shows a seated person covered with a large dark cloth or blanket, hiding their entire body and face. A young child sits on their lap, facing forward with a slight turn of the head to the left. The child has wide eyes, closed lips, short, curly hair, and is dressed in a light-colored, long-sleeved garment with lace trim, stockings, and dark shoes. The background features a studio-like setting with faint, painted elements resembling foliage and an ornate structure on the right side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1880
- Medium
- tintype
- Dimensions
- 10528 × 14039 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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