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Portrait of a Woman

Nicholas Hilliard

Cleveland Museum of Art

Oval-shaped miniature portrait in a gold and enamel frame. Woman with fair skin and brown hair pulled back, wearing a black hat, a large white ruffled collar, and a black dress with gold designs. The collar is gathered and has a lace-like texture. A black choker with small beads around her neck. The background of the portrait is blue. The frame has a green enamel border and a gold bail at the top. A small portion of a blue enamel interior is visible on the right side.

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670 × 893 px
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