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Portrait of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pendant with a silver frame and a small loop at the top; black and white portrait of a woman with short, curly hair; she wears a light-colored, ruffled top and has a neutral expression; her hair is dark and cut in a bob with bangs; she has light eyes and a small nose; against a light-colored background. Portrait of a Lady by John Singer Sargent.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1801
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory in gold case
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
447 × 624 px
Museum record:
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