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Lady with a Harp: Eliza Ridgely, by Thomas Sully, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Subject
Portraits
Card type
Lithograph

About this subject

A young woman in a white Empire-style gown stands beside a tall wooden harp, a teal sash draped over her arm. She is positioned in an interior with a landscape visible through an opening behind her, and a red-cushioned stool to her right.

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ConditionVery good
Place mentionedNational Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Washington, DC
PublisherNational Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Washington, DC
NotesWhite border; smooth surface; appears to be a color reproduction of a painting. No postmark, stamp, or handwriting on the back — unused card. Divided-back layout with printed National Gallery of Art imprint; glossy color reproduction with white border (front). Light foxing/toning on the card stock.

Cite this card

Lady with a Harp: Eliza Ridgely, by Thomas Sully, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/lady-with-a-harp-eliza-ridgely-by-thomas-sully-national-gall. Accessed October 5, 2026.