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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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