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Young Woman with Braided Hair and a Veil

Ottavio Leoni

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed pencil drawing of a person from the shoulders up, facing slightly to the right. The subject's head is turned to display the side of their face. The facial features, including expressive eyes, and intricately drawn hair with a braided headband, are depicted. The person's clothing is minimally sketched with a high collar, and the background is plain. No jewelry or objects are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1610
Medium
black chalk heightened with white on blue paper
Dimensions
3286 × 4538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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