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Seated Woman with a Mandolin

Louis Rolland Trinquesse

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a woman seated on a bench, depicted from head to toe. She is turned slightly to her left, holding a lute which is resting on her lap. Her face is in profile, with delicate features, and she has medium-length wavy hair styled beneath an elaborate hat with plumes. She is dressed in an elegant, flowing garment with ruffled edges and detailed fabric patterns, indicating a historical style of dress. The surrounding environment includes a soft cushion behind her and two sheets of paper placed to her left. The background features a textured wall.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1779
Medium
red chalk on laid paper, laid down on old mount
Dimensions
6653 × 9204 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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