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Lady of 1860 - The Actress

George Bellows

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays an upper-class woman in a three-quarter view from the left side. She is shown from head to mid-shin, in a profile stance looking down. The woman's facial features are delicately sketched, and her hair is styled with a veil. She wears an intricate gown with an off-the-shoulder design and detailed texture, and holds a bouquet. The background is textured, forming an abstract backdrop against the woman.

Artwork Details

Date
1922
Medium
graphite and charcoal on wove paper
Dimensions
3645 × 4493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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