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Mademoiselle Contat

J. Coutellier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side profile portrait of a woman, featuring her upper body. She is positioned in profile facing to the left with her head held high. The woman's facial features include a delicate nose, full lips, and finely arched eyebrows. Her hair is styled with voluminous curls and an ornate headdress adorned with bows and feathers. She is wearing a garment with a low, lace-lined neckline and a decorative bouquet of flowers pinned on her chest. The background is a soft, muted tone inside an oval frame with pastel colors and a brushed texture.

Artwork Details

Medium
color stipple engraving
Dimensions
3399 × 4738 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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