Portrait of a Woman

1880s–1890s

C.W. Nichols

Associated Names
C.W. Nichols

Artist, American, 1825 - 1896

The image shows a cropped portrait of a woman from the chest up. She is positioned with her head turned slightly to the right and eyes gazing in the same direction. Her facial features are soft and defined, with a fair complexion, sharp brows, and a gentle expression. Her hair is styled neatly, possibly pinned up or curled beneath an elaborate hat adorned with a large ribbon and lace. She is dressed in a high-collared outfit with intricate embroidery and a floral brooch pinned at the center of her collar. A cluster of flowers is draped over her chest, complimenting the elegant attire. The background is a plain sepia tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print (cabinet card)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert E. Jackson

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.4 × 9.7 cm (5 11/16 × 3 13/16 in.)
    mount: 16.6 × 10.9 cm (6 9/16 × 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.147.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert E. Jackson, Seattle, WA; gift to NGA, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

printed, lower left on mount in bronze-colored ink: Nichols; center, in monogram: CWN; lower right: RUTLAND, VT.; on verso, printed center: PORTRAIT / LANDSCAPE / PHOTOGRAPHER; upper right, in monogram: CWN; center: C.W. Nichols; lower right: 21 1/2 / CENTER ST. / RUTLAND, VT. / UP ONE FLIGHT OF STAIRS; lower right: COPIES OF THIS CABINET / CAN ALWAYS BE HAD.; lower right edge: REG. C.E. & C.

Wikidata ID

Q64145650

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