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Portrait of a Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped black and white portrait, titled "Portrait of a Lady". The portrait shows a woman with dark hair, a decorative headpiece on the left side. The headpiece resembles a floral arrangement with thin strands hanging down on the left side. The woman wears a pearl necklace and earrings. Her dress features short, fringed sleeves and a low neckline. The portrait is encased in a metal frame with an ornate border and a small loop at the top. The background of the portrait is light-colored and plain. The woman's body is angled to the left, her head slightly turned to face forward.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–15
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Culture
American
Dimensions
461 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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