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A Young Woman Sewing [recto]

Vivant Denon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a woman in profile. She is looking downward with her head slightly bowed, showcasing delicate facial features with closed eyes. Her hair is styled in loose waves with a floral or ribbon accessory. She is wearing a detailed dress with floral embellishments and is holding a piece of fabric. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1790
Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite on gray-blue paper
Dimensions
3205 × 4573 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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