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Portrait of an Oil Lamp Filler

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an upper-body portrait of a young child standing. The child has a neutral expression with visible facial features such as round cheeks and light-colored eyes. The child's hair is short and is visible beneath a dark hat. They are wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt with buttons and a ribbon tied at the neck, paired with dark trousers. In each hand, the child holds a metal container—one smaller and upright in the left hand and a larger one with a handle in the right hand. The image is encased in an ornate, gold-colored frame with intricate detailing. The background is a plain, dark surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1860s
Medium
ambrotype
Dimensions
8868 × 10228 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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