wall label: The child's serious expression reflects the mid-19th century concept of children as small adults.
The rugged setting is a reminder of the frontier conditions that existed in Indiana in the 1850s.
Hegler received a commission from Dr. Lewis Lyons of Attica to paint his daughter Alice.
measurements: 39 x 28 in.
Artist: Hegler, John Jacob
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