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Hester Middleton

Mary Roberts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval miniature portrait in a gold frame with a loop at the top, featuring a young girl with light skin and brown eyes. The girl has dark blonde hair pulled back, and her cheeks are lightly rosy. She wears a white dress with a square neckline and long sleeves. The background of the portrait is a muted brown and beige color. The frame has a scalloped edge and appears worn. The image shows a small signature "MR" in the lower left corner. The background behind the pendant is light gray. Title: Hester Middleton. Artist: Mary Roberts.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1752–58
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
537 × 625 px
Museum record:
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