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Portrait of a Woman Peeling Apples

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman seated, facing slightly to the left of the camera. She is holding a partially peeled apple, wearing a high-necked dress with long sleeves and a striped apron. She has short, straight dark hair with hints of gray, and there is a bowl of apples in her lap. The background is plain and indistinct.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
tintype
Dimensions
10593 × 14125 px
Public Domain
Yes
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