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Tête de Putiphar (Head of Potiphar's Wife)

Louis-Marin Bonnet, after Jean-Baptiste Deshays

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length section of a person from the upper chest up. The person is in a profile view, facing towards the right. Their facial features include a rounded nose, slightly open lips, and a defined jawline, with their gaze directed upwards. The hair is styled in an elaborate manner with curls and appears tied back. The person is draped in fabric that covers their shoulders, rendered in soft folds. The background consists of a textured pattern with diagonal lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1773
Medium
chalk manner printed from two plates in black and white on blue laid paper
Dimensions
4785 × 6142 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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