

Cameo Portrait of Martha Washington
Oval-shaped cameo portrait of Martha Washington set in a black frame. The cameo depicts a woman with her hair pulled back adorned with pearls; she wears a pearl necklace and earrings. The background of the cameo appears to be made of a shiny, light-colored material, possibly shell or stone. The frame has a decorative rope-like design along its edge. The entire image is in black and white.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1830–70
- Medium:
- Ivory, mother-of-pearl, gold
- Dimensions:
- 494 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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