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Mrs. Samuel Denman (Anna Maria Hampton)

Edward Greene Malbone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a woman with curly hair, wearing a light-colored dress with lace details. The woman has a neutral expression and is looking directly ahead. Her hair is dark and styled in tight curls that frame her face. She wears earrings and a light-colored top with a ruffled neckline. The portrait is set against a plain background and is encased in a thin metal frame with a small loop at the top. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
513 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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