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Portrait of a Woman in Profile

John Downman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in profile from the waist up. She has delicate facial features, a smooth complexion, and a slightly pointed nose. Her hair is styled in an updo with curls, possibly adorned with a hairpiece. She wears a dress with a cinched waist, detailed with a belt or band with a circular ornament. The dress appears to be subtly draped. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is an oval frame with dark clouds and a lighter, hazy area behind the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1791
Medium
black chalk and watercolor
Dimensions
3500 × 4074 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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