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Wife of Man with Vial

Erastus Salisbury Field

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman seated in a red chair. She is facing the viewer, with distinct facial features, fair complexion, dark hair styled in curls, and wearing a white bonnet with a green and orange ribbon. She has a dark, patterned dress with long sleeves, a white lace collar, pearls around her neck, and a circular brooch at the center of her collar. The background is a gradient from dark to light hues.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1827
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5264 × 6632 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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