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An Elegant Young Woman in Maltese Costume

Jean-Étienne Liotard

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman standing in a three-quarter profile facing left. She wears a long black gown with a black shawl over her head and shoulders. She has delicate features, dark brown hair styled in curls, and wears a choker necklace. Additionally, she holds a blue wrap in her hands, and her gown has gold embroidery. The background is a muted brown color.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1744
Medium
pastel with touches of white gouache on parchment (stretched around wood)
Dimensions
4484 × 7070 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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