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Portrait of Marie-Louise, Duchess of Parma

François Gérard

Cleveland Museum of Art

Oval-shaped portrait painting of a woman with fair skin and brown hair styled in a braided updo. The woman's eyebrows are thin and arched, and she has a neutral expression. Her eyes are cast slightly downward. She wears a dark-colored dress with a large, fluffy white collar. The background of the painting is dark and mottled, gradating from light to dark. The subject appears to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is rendered in muted colors.

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668 × 893 px
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