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Mrs. Daniel Strobel Jr. (Anna Church)

Louisa Catherine Strobel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a woman. The woman is wearing a white cap that covers her hair and has short, curly hair underneath. The cap has a ruffled edge and appears to be made of fabric. Her eyebrows are thin, and her eyes are cast slightly to the right. The woman's nose is straight, and her lips are thin. She is wearing a dark-colored plaid shawl or jacket with a white collar underneath. The background of the portrait is dark, with a lighter area to the right of the woman.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
476 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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