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Portrait of a Lady

Ammi Phillips

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the chest up, seated and facing slightly to the left. Her facial features are defined with pronounced cheekbones, a firm jawline, and light-colored eyes set under well-defined eyebrows. Her hair is not visible as it is covered by a white cap adorned with lace and a bow on top. The woman wears a brown garment with a high collar and ruffled shirt underneath. Around her neck, she wears a string of yellow beads or pearls, and small earrings can be seen. The background is plain and neutral.

Artwork Details

Date
1812/1819
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
19586 × 23851 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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