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Portrait of a Child of the Harmon Family, by Unknown, oil, 1840

Portrait of a Child of the Harmon Family

Unknown

1840

oil

canvas

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Child of the Harmon Family is a 1840 oil by Unknown, a American Folk Art work, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1840 · American Folk Art
Where can I see it?
Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a child sitting in a red chair, holding a stick with a string attached to it. The child is dressed in dark attire with a white collar, and their hair is neatly styled. The background of the painting is a dark wall with a red curtain hanging from the top right corner. The child's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly a studio or a wealthy family's home. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image of the child.

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