The image shows a seated figure holding a stringed instrument. The person is depicted from head to just below the knees, positioned to the left and with a slightly hunched upper body. The head is turned to the side, with the gaze downwards. The figure has soft facial features and curly hair tied back. They wear a draped garment and hold the instrument close to their chest with both hands. The background features broad brushstrokes in varying shades of brown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1785
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3511 × 4161 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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