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A Young Woman Standing in a Park

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau after Jean-Baptiste Le Prince

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing from the waist up. She is turned slightly to the side with her head tilted upwards, looking straight ahead. She has a pleasant expression with slightly parted lips and styled hair adorned with a flower or decorative piece. She wears an elegant, long dress with puffy sleeves, a high neckline, and a ruffled collar. The dress has a fitted bodice with a sash at the waist. She is holding a potted plant with blooming flowers. The background includes a stone balustrade and foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1770
Medium
chalk manner printed in red and black on laid paper
Dimensions
3369 × 4572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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