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Officers and Courtesans in an Interior

Constantin Guys

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman standing with her back slightly turned towards the viewer, looking to her left with her hands on her hips. She has dark hair styled in a bun and wears a long dress with a fitted bodice, a wide skirt, and a blue sash or decoration at the waist. Dangling earrings are visible. The scene is set in an indoor gathering place, with several people seated or standing around tables. The background shows more figures conversing, with hanging lamps illuminating the area.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
pen and brush and brown ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4634 × 3167 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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