The image shows a side view portrait of a woman's upper body. She is seated with her body slightly turned away from the viewer and her head facing to the left side of the frame. Her facial features are in shadow, and her hair is tied back. She is dressed in dark clothing. There are no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background is shadowy with a dark, textured appearance, suggesting an indoor setting or studio with subdued lighting. The overall use of dark tones creates a moody scene.

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Seated Girl

William Morris Hunt (American, 1824 - 1879)

c. 1875

Medium: charcoal on laid paper
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: sheet: 29.1 × 22.4 cm (11 7/16 × 8 13/16 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: John Davis Hatch Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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