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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
Museum record:
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