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The Lady Essex Finch

Alexander Browne after Sir Peter Lely

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a woman sitting with a slight leftward turn. She has curly, shoulder-length hair and a calm expression, wearing a gown with voluminous sleeves and a bow on one shoulder. She has one hand on her lap and the other slightly raised. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1680
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper [counterproof]
Dimensions
3544 × 4772 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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