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Portrait of a Woman

Charles Willson Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait of a woman. The woman is wearing a light-colored, lace or fabric head covering with a bow on top. Her dark hair is visible underneath. She has a neutral expression with her head turned slightly to the left. The woman is wearing a dark-colored dress with a ruffled or lace collar. A necklace with a pendant is visible around her neck. The background of the portrait is dark.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
515 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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