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Louisa W. Dixon

William Lewis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white portrait of a woman, titled "Louisa W. Dixon" by artist "William Lewis". The portrait is circular and framed in a thin metal border with a small loop at the top. The woman has dark hair styled in curls on top of her head. She wears a dress with a large white ruffled collar and a necklace. Her hair is pulled back, and she has earrings hanging from her ears. The background of the portrait is a plain gray color. The woman looks to her right with a neutral expression. The overall style of the portrait suggests it was created in the 19th century. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
1833
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
471 × 625 px
Museum record:
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