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Portrait of a Lady

John Carlin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait of a lady. The lady wears a white knitted head covering that folds over her forehead and under her chin. The head covering has a ribbed pattern. She has a white neck scarf tied loosely under her chin. She wears a dark-colored dress. Her hair is brown and parted in the middle. Her eyebrows are thin. She looks directly ahead with a neutral facial expression. The background of the portrait is dark.

Artwork Details

Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
510 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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