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Teresa Scala, Calabrese

Peter Rittig

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch of a woman's upper body. She is facing slightly to the right in a three-quarter profile. She has smooth skin, large eyes, and a serene expression. Her hair is styled in soft waves and gathered in a braided hair net. She wears a garment with a V-shaped neckline and round earrings. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1819
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3433 × 4416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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