The image depicts a side profile of a person from the waist up, seated with a composed posture. The individual's face is turned sideways, featuring refined facial features with a soft expression, framed by dark, voluminous hair under a large, ornate hat with a plume. They wear a dark, formal garment with a high collar and have one hand resting on their lap while the other holds a small cup or vessel. In the background, there is a stack of framed artworks or large books against a surface. The scene has a chiaroscuro composition, with shadow creating depth.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1883
- Medium
- etching with aquatint on Van Gelder laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4558 × 3292 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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