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Portrait of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval-shaped portrait of a lady in a decorative metal frame with a loop at the top. The frame has a raised ornamental pattern around the edge. The woman has dark hair styled up with pearls or beads on top. She wears a dark top with a white lace collar. Her hair is curled on both sides framing her face. She looks straight ahead with a neutral expression. The background of the portrait is plain. The portrait is set against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1785
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
409 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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