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Mrs. Williams

Ralph E. W. Earl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The portrait "Mrs. Williams" by Ralph E. W. Earl depicts a woman seated in a chair. She has dark hair styled up with curls framing her face and wears a light-colored dress with lace details around the neckline and sleeves. The dress has a bow at the waist with tassels hanging down. Her left hand rests on her chin, and she holds an object in her right hand. A small table beside her holds a decorative item. The background features a curtain and a wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
507 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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