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Painting Collection of the Maryland Historical Society
Unknown Woman
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Unattributed American
Unknown Woman c. 1840
Watercolor on ivory
1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.(4.45 x 4.13 cm.)
Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1954-158-9
  About the Artist
  Artist: Unattributed American
  About the Artwork
  Medium: Painting
Influences/Attributions: Unattributed American
Description: Bust-length portrait shows unknown young girl with dark hair, double-parted, in ringlets to either side of face. Her shoulders are bare, and her body fades into gray stipple that may represent ruffles on a dress. Image has blue and peach background.
Signatures/Inscriptions/Labels: None
 
 
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