Ellen Sarah Gibbs as a Little Girl
1863
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1863
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This portrait shows a young girl with long, light-brown hair tied back with a red ribbon. She wears a white dress with a blue sash and holds an orange in her right hand. Her gaze is directed to the left, and her expression is calm. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the girl's bright clothing and the vibrant color of the orange. This contrast highlights the subject and creates a sense of depth in the image. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
