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Head of a Young Woman

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Antoine Watteau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a woman's body, focusing on her head and shoulders. She is turned slightly downward and to the left. The woman has soft facial features and a calm expression. Her hair is styled in a bun with a ribbon and partially covered by a wide-brimmed hat. She wears layered fabric with textured folds. The background is a simple, lightly textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1773
Medium
chalk manner printed in red and black
Dimensions
3166 × 4649 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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