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Portrait of a Woman with a Blue Sash

John Downman

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman's upper body in profile facing left. She has a refined profile with a slightly upturned nose and delicate chin. Her hair is styled in tight curls with a headband. She wears a light-colored gown with a scoop neckline and a darker sash around her waist. The gown appears to have subtle designs or embroidery. She wears a necklace made of beads or pearls. The background shows a softly shaded, cloudy sky within an oval border.

Artwork Details

Date
1791
Medium
black chalk and watercolor
Dimensions
3422 × 4066 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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