Portrait of a Woman

1860s

American 19th Century

Associated Names
American 19th Century

Artist

This image shows a portrait of a woman from the upper half of her body. She is facing the viewer directly with a neutral expression. Her features include a serious demeanor, light complexion, and dark hair styled back smoothly and pinned or held in place. She is wearing a button-up garment with long sleeves, a high lace-trimmed collar, and a large dark ribbon tied in a bow at her throat. The background is a solid green color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tintype with applied color

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image/plate: 21.3 × 16.5 cm (8 3/8 × 6 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.226

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

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