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Earrings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval pendant with a beaded silver frame, containing a painted portrait titled "Earrings" by an unknown artist. The frame is made of silver metal and features numerous small, clear beads or stones around the edge. The portrait inside depicts a person with fair skin and light-colored hair, wearing a blue jacket and a white neck scarf. The person's hair is styled in a low bun on the back of their head. The background of the portrait is a light greenish-gray color. A small loop of metal is attached to the top of the pendant.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
metal
Culture
French
Dimensions
441 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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