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Portrait of a Lady

Daniel F. Ames

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait painting of a woman, titled "Portrait of a Lady" by Daniel F. Ames. The woman has dark hair pulled up and wears a dark dress with long sleeves and a low neckline. She sits in a chair with her hands in her lap, wearing a necklace and earrings. To her left is a table with a vase of flowers on it. The painting is in a silver frame with a ring at the top. The background of the painting is dark. The woman looks directly at the viewer. Her dress has a full skirt. The vase on the table is white. The frame has a beveled edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1840–50
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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