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Portrait of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a lady. The woman has dark hair styled in braids or curls that are swept up. Her hair features a center parting. She wears a dark-colored dress with a square neckline and long sleeves. A white lace shawl or collar is draped around her neck. The background includes a curtain on the right and a wall with a lighter area on the left. The portrait is set within a frame with a white mat. The artist's name is not visible, but the title is "Portrait of a Lady".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1835
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
480 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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