This is a portrait depicting the upper portion of a woman's body. She is facing the camera with a slight turn of her head to the left. The woman has soft facial features and a serene expression. Her hair is styled in a braided updo. She is wearing a dark high-collared garment with a subtle white line visible. The background is dark and textured, emphasizing the woman's features. The portrait appears to be a sketch or drawing, possibly created with charcoal or pencil.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1867
- Medium
- black conté crayon, black chalk and blue pastel, stumping and erasure, with touches of white on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3512 × 4124 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original