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Madame de Maintenon

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

There is a portrait depicting the upper body of a woman in profile, facing to the left. She is upright with her head turned to the side. Her facial features include a straight nose and a slightly curved lip. She has elaborate hair styled back and curled, with additional curls around her neck. She wears a dress with visible lace trim and a pattern resembling checkered or plaid. Adornments include a pearl necklace, drop earrings, and a lace or ruffled collar. The background shows an oval frame in a crosshatch pattern within a rectangular border with the name "M. de Maintenon."

Artwork Details

Date
1801
Medium
engraving over etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2855 × 4360 px
Public Domain
Yes
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