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Woman from a Procession, from the Palazzo Mattei

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing in profile facing right. The person has a soft facial profile with a slightly prominent nose. The hair is styled in long, wavy locks that extend down the back. The person is wearing a flowing, draped garment resembling a toga or gown. The right arm is extended outward holding a staff with a curved top, and the left arm is also extended holding an elongated item. The background is plain and neutral.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
pen and dark brown ink with gray wash over graphite on beige laid paper
Dimensions
3255 × 4928 px
Public Domain
Yes
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