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An Elegant Young Lady with a Lace Cap

Pietro Rotari

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in a seated position, with her head turned slightly to the side. She has delicate features, fair skin, light brown eyes, and soft pink lips. She wears a decorative headscarf and attire with a ruffled collar and sleeves. A light material is draped over her shoulders with a lace-like texture. She is adorned with pearl earrings and a pearl choker necklace. The background is dark.

Artwork Details

Date
1750/1756
Medium
pastel on beige prepared canvas (on a strainer)
Dimensions
5631 × 7402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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