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A Neopolitan Beggar

Marietta Minnigerode Andrews

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an artistic depiction of a woman standing, angled slightly to her right. She has a defined profile and dark hair partially covered by a white headscarf. She wears traditional attire with earthy tones and decorative patterns, holding a small object in her left hand. The background is minimal and blurred, emphasizing the subject.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1892
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
2594 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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