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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Portrait of a Baby

1880s

American 19th Century

Associated Names

American 19th Century

Artist

The image shows a baby seated on a chair. The baby is sitting upright, supported by the chair's back, facing forward. The baby has short, dark hair and blue eyes, with a neutral expression. The baby is wearing a light-colored off-the-shoulder dress with lace trim. The chair is upholstered in dark fabric with floral patterns and fringe detail. The background is plain and dark.

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Artwork overview

Medium

tintype with applied color
Credit Line

Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro
Dimensions

image/plate: 21.7 x 16.4 cm (8 9/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

2006.169.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro, Malvern, PA; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Isaacs Photographs, Charles

Wikidata ID

Q64144496

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