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A Young Woman Looking in a Mirror

Nicolas Lancret

National Gallery of Art

The image features a full-body sketch of a person in a dynamic pose, bending forward with their arms extended across the front of their body. The person's head is tilted to the side, with loosely sketched facial features. Their hair is styled in a loose manner. The clothing is detailed with fabric folds, suggesting a full, flowing dress or garment. The sketch is on textured paper, with a plain background. There are no visible jewelry or distinct objects visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1742/1743
Medium
red chalk with black and white chalk on oatmeal paper
Dimensions
3550 × 4427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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