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Elizabeth Parke Custis Law

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an oval portrait of a woman in profile, facing right. She is upright, showing her face and upper torso clearly. She has a defined nose and curly hair held back with a floral headband. She wears a high-collared dress with detailed collar and puffed sleeves gathered at the elbows. An earring is visible on her ear. The background is plain, highlighting the detailed engraving of the woman. The caption below reads "Mrs. Law."

Artwork Details

Date
1805
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
2851 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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