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The Artist's Wife Esther

Balthasar Denner

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper body of a person from the shoulders up. The person is in a seated or slightly leaning forward position, with their head tilted to one side and directed downwards. Their facial expression is serene, with delicate features and high cheekbones. The hair is styled back, with a cloth or veil partially covering it. The person appears to be wearing a garment with draped fabric around the neck. The drawing is on a plain background, without visible objects or detailed scenery. There are no visible objects or jewelry on the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1713
Medium
red chalk on thin laid paper
Dimensions
3300 × 4250 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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