The image shows a woman in profile, standing with her left arm on a railing. She has delicate facial features, soft lines, and curly hair under a wide-brimmed hat with ribbons or feathers. She wears a long gown with puffy sleeves and a fitted waist, along with a necklace featuring a circular pendant. The background displays faint, unfinished sketches and intricate line work around the woman, possibly hinting at a setting or other figures. The artwork conveys grace and poise in pencil and watercolor.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1794
- Medium
- graphite, red and black chalk, and gray and red wash on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3333 × 4238 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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