The Mantua by unknown artist shows a woman wearing an orange silk satin gown with a pineapple pattern, the dress has a V-neckline with gold trim around the neckline and sleeves. The dress is floor-length with a train in the back. There is a gold sash around the waist. The woman is wearing a white wig with a tall, ruffled headpiece. She has a thin veil over her face. The woman is also wearing a pearl necklace. Her hands are in front of her and she is holding a small, dark-colored fan. The background is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1708
- Medium:
- silk, metal
- Culture:
- British
- Dimensions:
- 500 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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