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Portrait of a Woman

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1800-1810

GUSN

GUSN-17301

Description

Standing female figure in neoclassical dress. At left, a green baize covered table with globe and stack of books upon which she is leaning. Sextant in left foreground with beehive at right. Harbor in background with ships. Oval reverse painted surround in black and gilt with star motif in each corner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

engravings (prints)
paper (fiber product)
watercolor (paint)
ink
Print
Print, Intaglio
Engraving
Engraving

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

16 3/8 x 12 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.431

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