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Mrs. Henry Scudder Plat (Maria Frisbie)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait of a woman titled "Mrs. Henry Scudder Plat (Maria Frisbie)" by an unknown artist. The woman has dark hair styled in ringlets on either side of her head, with a thin decorative band on top. She wears a dark dress with a high neckline, two strands of dark colored beads around her neck, and a brooch at the center of her chest. Her gaze is directed towards the viewer. The background of the portrait is dark and transitions to lighter shades around her face. The oval portrait has a thin white outline and a slate gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
527 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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