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Portrait of a Seamstress

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing upright with her hands clasped in front of her. She is wearing a long-sleeved top with buttons and a high neckline, paired with a long striped skirt. She has dark styled hair pulled back, high cheekbones, and a composed expression. She is holding lengths of fabric over her shoulders that match the garment on the floor beside her. The background is a painted backdrop with lush foliage and a distant horizon, and the floor is textured.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
tintype
Dimensions
13894 × 10419 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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