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Portrait of a Lady

Object Details

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It is not always possible to identify the sitter in a miniature portrait, and research is still being done on some of the works in the Museum’s collection. The age of the woman in this piece suggests the miniature may have been commissioned on the occasion of her marriage. The girl’s large brown eyes, dark hair, and rosy cheeks stand out against her pale complexion and, together with the pure white gown, emphasize her youthful innocence.
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Artist
Pamelia Hill, born Framingham, MA 1803-died Framingham, MA 1860
Sitter
unidentified
Date
ca. 1830
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore
Medium
watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (7.0 x 5.7 cm) rectangle
Type
Painting-Miniature
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