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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 painting shows a young child with short brown hair, dressed in a dark blue dress with a white ruffled collar. The child is holding a book in front of them. The background is dark, with a red curtain on the left side. The child's expression is neutral, and they seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is somber and serious. The painting is held at the Brooklyn Museum.

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