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Christmas Belles, by American 19th Century, ink, 1869

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Overview

Christmas Belles is a 1869 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
American 19th Century
When & what style?
1869 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two women dressed up for Christmas. The women are dressed in fancy clothes and the scene looks happy. I don't know much about the artist, but it's interesting that this was published in 1869, which might tell us about the time period. You can learn more about this kind of artwork by looking into the technique: engraving.

About the artist

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Artist

American 19th Century

This artist painted everyday American life in the 1800s. Look at *Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley*—a quiet, sunlit scene of rural Pennsylvania. *Boy and Girl* shows two children standing close, their faces turned toward…

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