Portrait of a Girl

M. et Mme. Barberon

National Gallery of Art

The image is an old photograph showing a full-body view of a young child seated on a chair. The child is facing the camera directly with both feet flat on the floor. Their facial features include a serene expression, light-colored eyes, and neatly combed light hair. The child is wearing a dress with a white bodice and a plaid skirt adorned with dark horizontal stripes, coupled with socks and dark shoes. In one hand, the child is holding a small bunch of flowers. The background appears plain, with a simple gradient indicating a wall and floor, and the photograph is encased in an ornate, dark frame with intricate floral and scroll designs.