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Mary Wood

John Russell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body portrait of a woman positioned in profile, facing to the left. She has delicate facial features with a soft complexion and slightly pink cheeks. Her hair is light-colored, curly, voluminous, and styled elegantly. The woman is dressed in a white garment with ruffled detailing and a light pink sash around her waist. The background is a muted dark color.

Artwork Details

Date
1794
Medium
pastel on paper laid down on canvas
Dimensions
10393 × 13954 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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