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Mrs. Augustus Jay

Gerrit Duyckinck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woman with fair skin and brown hair styled up. She wears a green robe with a gold lining and a white dress underneath with lace trim and a low neckline. A necklace and earrings adorn her neck and ears. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand near her chest. The background is dark brown. The woman's attire and hairstyle indicate she is dressed in 17th or 18th-century clothing. The overall style of the painting suggests it is a portrait from the same era.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Oil on wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
452 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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