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Head of a Young Woman

Francesco Polanzani after Carlo Cignani

National Gallery of Art

The engraving depicts the head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman looking upwards and to her right. She has large eyes, softly curved lips, and styled hair with a hairpiece or bow. She wears draped clothing, an earring, and a necklace with a pendant. The background features textured lines forming an oval frame around her, accentuating her face.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3317 × 4776 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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