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Erminia

Peter von Cornelius

National Gallery of Art

The image features a full-body drawing of a person in profile. The person has a gentle stride, facing the left side. They have classical features with a straight nose and a calm expression. The person's hair is styled elaborately with waves around the face and a low bun at the back. They wear ornate armor with detailed designs on the chest plate and shoulder pieces, as well as a decorative skirt. A long sword hangs from their waist, and they wear intricately patterned greaves on their lower legs. They hold a helm adorned with swirling embellishments in their right hand. The background is a plain, light tone, highlighting the detailed figure.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3032 × 5026 px
Public Domain
Yes
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