Portrait of a Girl in the Clouds

1850s

American 19th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a head and shoulders portrait of a young girl. She is positioned facing slightly to her left, with her head turned towards the camera, providing a clear view of her face. Her facial features are youthful and delicate, with wide eyes and a gentle expression. Her dark hair is styled in a middle part and falls in soft waves just below her ears. The girl's clothing is a soft, light-colored garment with a rounded neckline. She is enveloped in a cloud-like effect that blends into the background. There is no visible jewelry or objects held. The background features a soft gradient of pastel tones. The entire photograph is nested within a decorative golden frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    daguerreotype with applied color

  • Credit Line

    The Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection

  • Dimensions

    image (visible): 11.3 × 8.5 cm (4 7/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
    mat: 14 × 10.8 cm (5 1/2 × 4 1/4 in.)
    case (closed): 15.2 × 12.3 × 2.1 cm (6 × 4 13/16 × 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.146.15


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by Ross Kelbaugh, top edge of case in black ink on applied sticker: KC116


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