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Portrait of a Lady

Sarah Goodridge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a lady. The woman has dark hair pulled back and curled on either side of her head. She wears a dress with a low neckline and a white ruffled collar. A wide white band encircles her waist. The portrait is set against a dark background and is framed in a rectangular case with a hinged lid, which is open to reveal the portrait. The case appears to be made of leather or a similar material. The portrait is titled "Portrait of a Lady" by Sarah Goodridge.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
562 × 624 px
Museum record:
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