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Mrs. James Bleecker (Elizabeth Garland Bache)

John Ramage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pendant with a gold beaded frame and loop at the top for hanging. The pendant features a painted portrait of a woman, her dark brown hair styled in loose curls, her attire is a light-colored dress with a low neckline, the background of the portrait is blue and white. The pendant is set against a plain gray background. The woman has blue eyes, pink cheeks, and a neutral expression. The dress has a bow on the left shoulder. The gold pin is on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1788
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
504 × 624 px
Museum record:
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