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Mademoiselle Sa Soeur

Juste Chevillet after Jean-Gaspard Heilmann

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated on a chair, engaged with a spinning wheel. She has an upright posture and is looking towards the viewer. She has an oval face framed by a lace-trimmed bonnet and styled hair. She is wearing an elegant gown with lace details, long sleeves, and an apron. She holds a spindle in her right hand and the spinning wheel is near her knees. In the background, there is wooden paneling and a mantelpiece with decorative items. The scene is framed within an elaborate frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1762
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3410 × 4736 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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