Fernando Dessaur

American, born Netherlands, 1840 - 1909

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This image shows a woman standing with legs apart and arms lifted, holding dumbbells. She has medium-length dark curly hair and is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves, a checkered skirt, and dark ankle boots. Next to her is a table with a comb or hairbrush and a piece of fabric. The background features a plain wall and patterned floor.
Fernando Dessaur, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1863-1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.22

Portrait of a Woman

Fernando Dessaur · c. 1863-1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.22