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The Duchess of Grafton

Jan Verkolje I after Sir Peter Lely

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in a portrait from the knees up, seated elegantly. She is turned slightly to her left, with her left arm on her lap and her right arm on a nearby surface. She has a calm expression, delicate facial features, and curled hair with soft waves falling on her shoulders. She wears an elegant dress with draped fabric, intricate embroidery, and some exposed shoulders and chest. The background includes architectural columns, foliage, a large vase of flowers, and dark drapery framing the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1683
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3513 × 4772 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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