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Portrait of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The portrait depicts a woman with curly brown hair wearing a white bonnet and a white dress. The bonnet covers her hair and ears, with a curved brim framing her face. Her dress has a low neckline and thin straps. A red shawl or cape drapes over her left shoulder. The background features a blue and green landscape with trees. The painting is presented in a thin black frame with a reddish-brown edge, surrounded by a thick white mat. The image is titled "Portrait of a Lady" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1805
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
541 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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