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Portrait of a Lady

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a portrait. The portrait features a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a robe with draped fabric over the shoulder. Her face is mostly obscured. The background of the portrait is gray with some darker gray Japanese characters in the upper center. The portrait is rectangular and has a light grey floral patterned border. The image is grainy and shows signs of aging.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
349 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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