The image depicts a woman's body from the knees up, with the majority of her figure enveloped in shadow. She is positioned slightly off-center, with her left arm raised and bent at the elbow, her hand resting near her neck. Her face is softly lit, featuring delicate, refined features and dark, short hair that frames her face. The clothing, or fabric, drapes over her lower body and appears intricate, blending into the heavily shadowed and textured background. The woman appears to be emerging from the shadows, with no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background is a dark, abstract texture that contrasts with the light on her face and chest.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1886
- Medium
- etching and aquatint on Van Gelder laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3354 × 4379 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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