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Portrait of a Woman

Egyptian 2nd Century

National Gallery of Art

This painting shows the upper body of a person, focusing on their face and shoulders. The person is facing forward, looking directly at us. Their facial features include pale skin, large dark eyes, defined eyebrows, a straight nose, and a closed mouth with full, red lips. Their dark hair is styled on top of their head. The person is wearing a garment in shades of purple, with visible gold and white bands. Earrings with small dots of red and white hang from the ears. The painting is aged, with noticeable signs of wear and peeling occurring from the wood it was painted on, creating vertical lines and patches where the paint is no longer present.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd century
Medium
encaustic on wood
Dimensions
2422 × 7110 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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