The image depicts a portrait showing the upper body of a woman seated with her upper body turned slightly to her left and her head facing forward. She has a serene expression with delicate, soft facial features and a high forehead. Her hair is styled in an intricate updo adorned with a bow or ribbon and possibly flowers. She is wearing an elaborate gown with a ruffled neckline and sleeves, decorated with vertical bands and what appears to be intricate lacing. A flower is pinned to her left shoulder. Around her neck is a fine choker or necklace. The portrait is set within a large oval frame that is embellished with floral motifs, bows, and a crest featuring a crown at the bottom. The background is a textured canvas or paper that provides a simple backdrop to her image and the elaborate frame around her.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3466 × 4838 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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