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Mary House

Mary Way

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval portrait of a woman. The woman is facing left. She has long wavy hair with a center parting and bangs. A section of hair is pulled back and secured. She wears a dress with a ruffled neckline and bodice. The sleeves are full and appear to have fabric at the shoulders. The background behind the woman is dark. The oval portrait sits on a grey background. The title of the image is "Mary House by Mary Way".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1795
Medium
Watercolor on paper with linen additions
Culture
American
Dimensions
488 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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