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Mrs. William Loring Andrews

George Augustus Baker Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The portrait depicts a woman with dark hair, styled in a low ponytail and adorned with a red floral accessory on the right side. Her hair is pulled back, showcasing her face and upper body. She wears a white off-the-shoulder top with ruffled edges and a blue dress underneath, featuring a gold trim. A red shawl or cape is draped over her shoulders. The background consists of a brown wall with a yellow curtain on the left side. The portrait is oval-shaped.

Artwork Details

Date
1861–63
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
515 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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