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Mrs. Harlow A. Pease

Erastus Salisbury Field

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman from the waist up. She is facing forward with her hands resting on a book held upright. She has a composed expression with light skin, defined lips, and prominent cheekbones. Her hair is styled in a neat updo, and she wears a lace-trimmed bonnet. She is dressed in a dark, full-sleeved dress with a lace collar and a pin at the center. The background is a muted brown.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1837
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5265 × 6503 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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