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Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace

Francesco Fontebasso

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a head-and-shoulders portrait of a person with a slightly turned body. The person is looking towards the viewer with a subtle head tilt. They have delicate facial features, including arched eyebrows, wide eyes, and a soft smile. Their curly hair frames their face. The person is wearing a garment with folds and a visible ribbon at the shoulder. They have a bead necklace around their neck. The background has curved and straight hatching lines.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink on light brown laid paper
Dimensions
3299 × 4253 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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