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Woman in a Ruffled Cap (Dame agée)

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person's upper body, including the head and shoulders. The individual is positioned in a three-quarter view facing to the right. The person has delicate features with prominent cheekbones, a long straight nose, and a composed expression. Their hair is styled in soft curls framing the face, and they wear a white lace cap tied with a ribbon under the chin. The clothing visible in the portrait appears to be a light-colored garment with simple lines. The background shows a textured cross-hatched design.

Artwork Details

Date
1859/1860
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2641 × 3543 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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