Very Naive Early 19th Century Folk Art Miniature Portrait of Girl with Coral Necklace (and Devil Horns!) mourning daguerreotype Kelly was known for studies

Kelly was known for studies of birds and animals

lots of personality and presence

both lovely and chock full

1860s-70s or so

so how much competition there was for the top spot is unknown

Very Naive Early 19th Century Folk Art Miniature Portrait of Girl with Coral Necklace (and Devil Horns!) mourning daguerreotype Kelly was known for studiesI've called this one "devil girl" since I found her last spring, with those two small barrettes in her hair poking up like little horns. (And the red of her coral necklace for me only advances that sense of devilishness!) I admire lots of fine early 19th century portrait miniatures, but of course it would be a very very naive one like this that would compel me to bring it home. I think she's got a whole lot of life and spirit in her, and a radiance