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Portrait of a Couple in the Guise of Angelica and Medoro

Giulia Carlotta Mengs

National Gallery of Art

The image is a circular portrait showing two upper bodies slightly embracing. The person on the left has curly brown hair, a long nose, and full lips. He wears an orange sash and a red cloak. The person on the right has brown wavy hair. She wears a white draped cloth and a delicate bracelet. The background shows foliage. The artwork is in a metallic frame with a loop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1790/1800
Medium
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
10823 × 12083 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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