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Feathers and Pearls

Emily Eastman

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a person's body. The individual is positioned in a frontal pose with a slight turn to the left. The facial features are distinct, with dark eyebrows and eyes, elongated features, and delicately painted lips. The hair is styled with thick, curling dark locks framed by an ornamental headdress consisting of loops in shades of cream and grey. The clothing is adorned with a decorative design resembling strings of pearls looping across the upper chest on a garment that suggests formality and elegance. The background of the portrait is a soft, neutral beige.

Artwork Details

Medium
transparent watercolor and pen and ink over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
913 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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