La Belle Jardinière - Madame de Pompadour

Jean-Louis Anselin after Carle Van Loo

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is seated in a relaxed posture, slightly angled to the side, looking directly at the viewer with a composed expression. She has an oval face, soft eyes, and a subtle smile. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo, and she wears a large, broad-brimmed hat. The woman is dressed in a flowing garment with ruffles and bows at the shoulders. She holds a bouquet of flowers in one hand, with additional flowers and a rope basket in her lap. She wears an earring and a ribbon around her neck. The background shows foliage, implying an outdoor setting, creating a serene and refined atmosphere.