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Portrait of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white photograph of a woman's portrait. The woman has her dark hair styled up. She wears a dark-colored dress with puffy sleeves and a low neckline. The portrait is encased in a decorative oval frame with a rope-like border and floral patterns. A loop is attached to the top for hanging. "Portrait of a Lady" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1835
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
472 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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