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Portrait of a Girl and Dog

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a young girl seated with her arm resting on a long-haired dog lying beside her. The girl has long wavy hair that falls past her shoulders and frames her face. Her facial features are soft, with a serene expression. She is wearing a loose-fitting light-colored dress with visible folds, adorned with floral patterns. The background is plain, allowing full focus on the girl and her dog. The photograph is presented in an ornate frame with a gold-colored inner border and red and gold outer border.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1850
Medium
daguerreotype
Dimensions
8959 × 10325 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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