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Profile Portrait of a Lady

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a person in profile, facing to the right with a slightly turned head. The person has fair skin, straight nose, and a slight smile. The brown hair is styled in an updo with tight curls around the face. They wear a black garment with a light shawl, a rectangular clasp, and a triple-strand necklace with a central gold or amber pendant. The background is a simple, muted gray.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1835/1840
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
5221 × 6851 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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