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LL/132404
Unidentified photographer (American 19th century)
1850s
Portrait of a Girl in the Clouds

Daguerreotype, with applied color
National Gallery of Art (NGA)
Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, Accession Number: 2023.146.15
 
(Curatorial description, automatically generated) The image shows a head and shoulders portrait of a young girl. She is positioned facing slightly to her left, with her head turned towards the camera, providing a clear view of her face. Her facial features are youthful and delicate, with wide eyes and a gentle expression. Her dark hair is styled in a middle part and falls in soft waves just below her ears. The girl's clothing is a soft, light-colored garment with a rounded neckline. She is enveloped in a cloud-like effect that blends into the background. There is no visible jewelry or objects held. The background features a soft gradient of pastel tones. The entire photograph is nested within a decorative golden frame.
 
LL/132404


 

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