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Seated Woman Looking Down

Antoine Watteau

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait drawing of a woman's upper body. She is turned slightly to the side with her head tilted down and eyes closed. Her facial features are delicately drawn, emphasizing her closed eyes and subtle smile. Her hair is styled elegantly with floral elements. She wears a textured garment with decorations and a bow, along with earrings and a necklace. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1720/1721
Medium
red and black chalk with stumping on laid paper, laid down with later framing line in brown ink
Dimensions
3388 × 4792 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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