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Sarah Russell Church (daughter of Edward Church)

John Vanderlyn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing a white dress. The woman has a neutral expression and is sitting. Her dark hair is pulled back. The dress has a low neckline and short sleeves. A tree trunk is behind her on the right. The background is a landscape with trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
Probably Conté crayon on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
449 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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