Woman with a Veil

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Cleveland Museum of Art

The bronze sculpture depicts a woman standing on a round base, wearing a long robe with a patterned design and a decorative belt around her waist. Her feet are bare. The woman's face is partially obscured by a veil, which she appears to be lifting with both hands. The veil covers the top of her head and most of her face, with only her nose and mouth visible. The sculpture has a greenish-brown patina. The woman's left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand holding the veil. Her right arm is also bent at the elbow, with her hand holding the veil. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The woman's robe is draped over her body, with folds and creases visible. The sculpture appears to be a representation of a woman with a veil, created by Jean-Léon Gérôme.