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Woman with a Mirror, from the Villa Borghese

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a person seen from behind, standing upright with their left arm slightly extended and the right arm resting at their side. The person's hair is neatly styled and gathered at the back, and they are wearing flowing, classical-style drapery that reaches the feet. The left hand appears to be holding or gesturing with an object, and the background is plain with visible stains and discoloration on the paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
brown ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper, partly stained with oil
Dimensions
3106 × 4695 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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