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Portrait of a Lady

Henry Williams

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a Lady by Henry Williams. Black and white image of a framed portrait. The frame is rectangular with a textured surface and slightly raised edges. The portrait depicts a woman facing left with dark hair styled in an updo. Her hair is pulled back with two braids on either side of her head. The woman's dress has a low neckline and appears to be white with lace or embroidered details on the shoulders and chest area. The background of the portrait is a light gray color with shading around the woman. The artist's signature and date are visible in the lower-left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1826
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
551 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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