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Jemima Countess Cornwallis

James Watson after Sir Joshua Reynolds

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a woman in a side profile position. She has delicate features, a prominent nose, and a serene expression. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a high-necked dress with long sleeves and a belt. Her hands rest in her lap, with one hand holding a small book or paper. The background features trees, detailed leaves, and distant hills or mountains in soft, warm tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3415 × 4761 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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