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Portrait of a Woman

Eastman Johnson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a woman, created by Eastman Johnson, featuring a drawing of a woman on a brown background. The woman is drawn with dark hair pulled back, wearing earrings. Her body is angled to the right; her head is turned to the right as well. She wears a low-cut dress with puffy sleeves and lace details. The drawing is on brown-toned paper; the background behind her is shaded darker. The drawing appears to be signed near the bottom right. The portrait is presented on a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1871
Medium
Charcoal and white chalk heightening on light brown textured wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
419 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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