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Cameo Portrait of Martha Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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