The image displays a large circular portrait of a person in the center, framed by an ornate oval border with decorative elements, including a small animal figure above it. The color palette comprises earthy tones such as light brown, cream, and dark blue-grey shades. In the foreground, there is an hourglass to the left, a small book open in the middle beneath the portrait, and a small lamp on the right, all placed on a flat surface with draped fabric.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1769
- Medium
- pen and dark brown ink over graphite, red chalk, and black chalk with touches of white chalk on light brown laid paper, with partial framing line in pen and brown ink
- Dimensions
- 3086 × 4659 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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