Vita and Carmelo

Item

Title

Vita and Carmelo

Description

This piece shows a young girl in a dress with a wide collar and a head band that's holding back her long hair. She is holding a toddler on her lap both of them are looking directly at the viewer.

Creator

Bertha May Ingle

Date

c.1950: Based on the apparent ages of Vita and Carmelo, who were the neighbors kids.

Format

Pencil on paper

Identifier

0915

Source

BMIAA assets

Type

Portrait

Original Format

Drawing

Physical Dimensions

10.5 x 8.5 inches