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Tête de Putiphar (Potiphar's Wife)

Louis-Marin Bonnet, after Jean-Baptiste Deshays

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up of a person's bust, primarily focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is facing sideways with a slightly upward gaze. The facial features are delicate, with a slightly open mouth and a pronounced chin. The person's hair is styled in an intricate updo with curls and a ribbon or band. They are wearing a garment with a visible neckline, and the background has subtle shading. The image is framed with a decorative border.

Artwork Details

Date
1770/1780
Medium
chalk manner printed in black on blue laid paper; laid down to engraved sheet
Dimensions
3506 × 4562 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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