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A Young Woman with an Elaborate Hairdo

Carl Barth

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil drawing of a woman. She is depicted showing her head and shoulders, slightly turned to her left. She has delicate facial features with large eyes, a straight nose, and closed lips. Her hair is styled in a high braid secured with a lace-adorned comb. She wears a dress with a high neckline and pleats, accented with lace trim. The background is plain and light in color.

Artwork Details

Date
1823
Medium
graphite with pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
2715 × 3561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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