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Portrait of a Lady

Charles Willson Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait of a woman in a metal case. The woman has light skin and dark hair styled up with curls on top. She wears a dark-colored dress with a low-cut neckline and a decorative element at the top. A white lace trim is visible around the neckline. The metal case has a small loop at the top with a decorative element resembling a star or flower. The background of the portrait is dark and shaded, while the background behind the case is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1778
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
442 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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