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Portrait of a Lady in Red

The Sherman Limner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman from the waist up, facing the viewer directly with her upper body slightly turned to the left. She has a serene expression and light-colored eyes with a soft, closed-mouth smile. Her hair is styled with flowers and pearls, and she is wearing a dark red gown with lace trim. She has a black ribbon tied around her neck in a bow and is holding a pink flower in her hands. The background is a textured, muted green.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1785/1790
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5380 × 6423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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