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The Pearl Necklace

Timothy Cole after Johannes Vermeer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing in front of a table. She is in profile, with her face turned slightly to the right. She has a bow in her hair and is wearing a patterned garment with wide sleeves. She is holding a string of beads. On the table, there is a small bowl and a piece of fabric. The background is an unadorned wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
wood engraving on calendered paper
Dimensions
3550 × 5228 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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