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Portrait of a young woman in red - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 09.181.6 Roman Period, A.D. 90–120 Location Information: Location Unlisted

Description:

The background of this portrait was originally gilded, emphasizing the divine status of the deceased young woman. She looks at the viewer with large serious eyes, accentuated by long lashes. A mass of loose curls covers her head, and some strands fall along the back of her neck on the left side. Framed by the black hair, deeply shadowed neck, and dark red tunic, her brightly lit face stands out in appealing youthfulness, an impression that is heightened by the gold wreath and sparkling jewelry.

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Portrait of a young woman with a gilded wreath - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 09.181.7 Roman Period, A.D. 120–140 Location Information: Location Unlisted

Description:

The woman's oval face, large eyes, and slightly open lips give the portrait considerable presence. Venus rings on her neck call attention to her youthful plump beauty. The hairstyle is typical for the period of the Emperor Hadrian, except for the corkscrew locks around the forehead, which may be a regional style.

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Mask of a woman with corkscrew locks and ball earrings - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 00.2.4 Roman Period A.D. 50–100 Location Information: Location Unlisted