La toilette

Sigmund Freudenberger

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated woman depicted from head to toe, positioned on a chair. She is facing slightly to the right, engaged in a task at a dressing table. Her facial features are delicate and her eyes appear closed or downcast, with finely drawn eyebrows and a small, curved nose. Her hair is partially visible beneath a decorative bonnet adorned with ribbons. The woman wears a flowing dress with lace detailing and ruffled sleeves. Next to her, on the floor, a small dog is perched on a cushion. The dressing table is covered with fabric and holds several items, including a round mirror. The background features heavy drapery to the right and intricate wood paneling on the left, with a large ornate urn and smaller decorative objects on a shelf.