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Woman from the Villa Borghese

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing with one arm bent and raised, and the other arm extended with an open hand. The person has a calm expression with long, stylized hair. They are wearing a long, flowing robe that covers their body and feet. The attire resembles classical or ancient garments. The background is plain with discoloration and stain marks.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
brown ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper, partly stained with oil
Dimensions
3201 × 4694 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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