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Portrait of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white oval-shaped image of an opened case. The case is open to reveal a portrait. The left side of the case is black with a small clasp at the top. The right side shows a black and white portrait of a woman. The woman has dark curly hair worn high on her head. She wears a light-colored dress with puffy short sleeves and a flower on the bodice. The background of the portrait is dark gray. The background behind the case is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1810
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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