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Lace appraiser (L'Experte en Dentelles)

Félicien Rops

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elderly woman sitting in a chair. She is facing to the right and has a gentle expression. She wears a lace headpiece and a dark garment. She holds sewing materials in her hands. The background includes a window with drawn drapes and a potted plant on a windowsill. The setting has a warm and domestic feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1876
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3345 × 4924 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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