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Portrait of a Lady

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait of a lady. The woman has short dark hair. She is wearing a dark robe with a lighter rectangular panel on the chest. The robe has long sleeves and falls to her ankles. She sits on a chair with a patterned back. Her hands are clasped in her lap. The background has a textured appearance with darker patches. The overall image appears aged.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
346 × 624 px
Museum record:
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