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Adelaide Mott Bell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval-shaped portrait of a woman. The woman has dark hair parted in the middle and pulled back on either side of her head. She has a neutral expression. She wears a dress with a low, wide neckline, and a bow at the top with a dark square in the center. The background of the portrait is dark and shaded, with the oval shape set against a gray background. Adelaide Mott Bell.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
547 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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