Portrait of a Woman

1850s

Unknown 19th Century

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The image shows a close-up portrait of a woman, capturing her upper body and face. She is positioned slightly turned to her right but looks directly forward. The woman has prominent facial features with a soft expression, and her light brown hair is styled in voluminous curls that frame her face. Her clothing is not clearly visible. The portrait is set within an ornate oval frame with intricate gold patterns on a warm background. The background appears dark, highlighting the subject's features, all housed within a decorative outer frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    daguerreotype

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    image (visible): 5 × 6.2 cm (1 15/16 × 2 7/16 in.)
    mat: 6.9 × 8.1 cm (2 11/16 × 3 3/16 in.)
    case (closed): 9.3 × 8.4 × 1.8 cm (3 11/16 × 3 5/16 × 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.29.6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Werner Bokelberg; Howard and Jane Ricketts, London; NGA purchase, 2007.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64144563

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