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Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person from the upper body upward, slightly to the side with their head turned towards the viewer in a partial profile view. The facial features are softly rendered, with a faintly defined face and closed eyes, framed by light hair against a darker background. The person wears voluminous dark clothing, possibly a cloak or heavy garment. There are no visible objects, jewelry, or setting in the monochrome, textured background.

Artwork Details

Date
1889
Medium
etching, drypoint, and roulette on laid paper
Dimensions
3209 × 4780 px
Public Domain
Yes
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