Mary Hillier and Two Children

1864

Julia Margaret Cameron

Associated Names
Julia Margaret Cameron

Artist, British, 1815 - 1879

The image shows three individuals, all of whom are partially visible from the shoulders up. The central figure is positioned slightly behind the two other individuals, who are leaning forward with their heads resting on their arms. The central person's facial features are softly focused, with a neutral expression, and they have a cloth covering their head. The two individuals in the front have long, wavy hair and their expressions are somewhat indistinct. They are each resting their head on one arm. The attire appears soft with textures suggesting loose and plain fabric. There is no visible jewelry or objects held. The background is blurred and dark.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 26.6 × 21.1 cm (10 1/2 × 8 5/16 in.)
    mount: 52.9 × 36.2 cm (20 13/16 × 14 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.67


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1986

  • 19th Century Photographs from the Collection of Mary and David Robinson, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, 1986.

1995

  • The First Century of Photography: New Acquisitions, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

Markings

stamped on mount bottom center: Registered Photograph London / Sold By Messrs Colnagi / 14 Pall Mall East

Wikidata ID

Q64156128

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