Antoinette du Ligier de La Garde Deshoulieres

Augustin de Saint-Aubin after Elisabeth Sophie Cheron

National Gallery of Art

This is an engraved portrait of a woman named Mademoiselle Deshoulieres. She is depicted facing forward with a slight turn of her head. Her facial features include a gentle smile, high cheekbones, and a softly defined chin. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with curls and is adorned with a decorative headpiece. She is dressed in an elegant garment with a low neckline and draped shawl. There are no visible jewelry. The frame around the portrait has a lined pattern and an ornate plaque displaying her name. The background is simple and unadorned.