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A Lady Wearing a Dormeuse Cap

Nicolaas Muys

National Gallery of Art

The drawing shows a woman from the waist up, positioned at a slight angle. Her facial features are delicately sketched with a subtle smile and inquisitive eyes. She has styled hair in an updo, with curls framing her face, and wears a bonnet with lace and floral decorations. She is dressed in a modest neckline dress with lace trim. The background is minimal and softly shaded, highlighting the woman as the main focus.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1770
Medium
red and black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
2771 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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