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A.T. Sullivan

active before 1931

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The image shows two young girls standing together. The girl on the left is seated and holding a collection of colorful flowers in her lap. The girl on the right stands holding a toy lamb on wheels. Both girls have curly hair and wear dresses with unique details. The seated girl has a bow in her hair, wears a coral pink dress, and accessorizes with jewelry. The standing girl's dress is yellow with black polka dots and red ribbon accents. Both girls have soft facial features and blush on their cheeks. A woven basket full of flowers is placed between them on the ground. The background is simple and dark.
William Matthew Prior, The Burnish Sisters, 1854, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1980.62.18

The Burnish Sisters

William Matthew Prior · 1854 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1980.62.18