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Portrait of a Lady

James Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a woman in a metal frame with a small loop at the top. The woman has curly, light-colored hair, light-colored eyes, and a small smile. She wears a dark-colored dress with a low neckline and a bow on her left shoulder. The background of the portrait is light-colored and plain. The frame is silver or gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
427 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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