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Mrs. John Montgomery (Sarah Diemer)

Raphaelle Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait drawing. Woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a head covering. The head covering has a rounded, flat top and hangs down around her neck and shoulders. The head covering is white. She wears a dark long-sleeved garment. The drawing is on a light gray background. There is faint cursive writing on the left side. The date 1806 is visible. The oval drawing sits on a solid grey-blue background.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
511 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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