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Young Woman with a Bowl, Seated Outdoors

Johann Justin Preissler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body depiction of a figure in a seated position, reclining against a stone surface. The figure's head is turned slightly towards the viewer, with softly defined facial features. The hair is styled in an updo with waves falling around the face. The clothing is draped in a classical style, featuring flowing robes with a dual color scheme of white and warm orange. The person has one arm resting on the stone behind them and the other arm is outstretched, holding a shallow dish or plate. The background features informal sketching of foliage and rock formations, giving the impression of an outdoor setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1733
Medium
black, red, and white chalks over graphite on blue wove paper
Dimensions
6280 × 4564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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