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Collections: American Art: Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Medium: Watercolor on ivory portrait with copper locket (back only)
Dates: ca. 1790
Dimensions: Image: 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. (6 x 3.5 cm) Mat: 9 x 9 1/16 in. (22.9 x 23 cm) Frame (back of locket): 2 3/8 x 1 15/16 in. (6 x 4.9 cm)
Signature: Unsigned
Collections: American Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
Accession Number: X511
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Collection
Image: Overall, X511_bw_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Painting is currently matted, backing papers and back of locket survive.

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