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Portrait of a Girl

French 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing a head-and-shoulders view of an individual. The person is positioned facing slightly to their left, displaying a gentle turn of the head with a direct gaze towards the viewer. The person has delicate features, a slight smile, softly arched eyebrows, expressive eyes, curly and voluminous light-colored hair, and is wearing an off-the-shoulder top. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the person's hands. The background is simple and softly shaded, with no distinct objects or scenery, providing a neutral backdrop for the subject.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
black and red chalk
Dimensions
3604 × 4794 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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