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Peg Woffington

British 19th Century, after Arthur Pond

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman. She is facing slightly to her right with a calm expression, arched eyebrows, and full lips. She has dark hair styled in soft curls and wears a lace headpiece. The woman is dressed in a garment with lace trim and a ribbon or choker around her neck. She also wears drop earrings. The background is dark and textured.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 19th century
Medium
etching in brown on papier colle
Dimensions
3214 × 4827 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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