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Portrait of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white photograph of a woman's bust in a decorative metal frame. The woman has short, curly hair parted on the side and tucked behind her ears. She wears a dark-colored dress with a collar and a slight smile. The frame is ornate with floral patterns and has a small loop at the top for hanging. The background of the photograph is light gray. The artist and title of the piece is "Portrait of a Lady".

Artwork Details

Date
1825–30
Medium
Watercolor on ivory in gilded copper case
Culture
American
Dimensions
409 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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