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Mrs. Ebenezer Storer (Mary Edwards)

John Singleton Copley

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a woman wearing a white head covering that frames her face. She has light skin, brown eyes, and a neutral expression. Her attire consists of a dark-colored shawl or cloak with black polka dots over a white garment and a dark-colored dress. A white neck scarf or collar is tied in a bow at her neck. The background of the portrait is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1767–69
Medium
Pastel on laid paper, mounted on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
470 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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