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Portrait of Pauline L'Allemand

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Head and shoulders portrait from right side, with head turned partially forward but not looking directly at viewer. She has long hair gathered at neck and wears a large corsage and theatrical make-up. Image is cut to oval with handwriting in blue ink around perimeter: "To things immortal time can do no wrong, and that which never is too [sic] die - forever must be young. Berlin '78."

Date Created:
circa 1891

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1891

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
4 25 x 6.625

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0127AQ
Legacy ID
WHi 29162

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