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Clarissa Storrs

William Verstille

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval miniature portrait of a woman titled "Clarissa Storrs" by William Verstille. Woman has fair skin, brown eyes, and dark brown hair styled in a curly bouffant. The woman wears a white dress with puffy sleeves, a high neckline, and multiple layers of lace. The dress features a wide, light-colored belt around the waist. The background of the portrait transitions from dark blue at the edges to light blue behind the woman's head. The portrait is set in a gold frame with an ornate border and a small loop at the top. The frame is oval, matching the shape of the portrait. The image is set against a light grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1795
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
418 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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