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Cassandra

John Hamilton Mortimer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person's upper body in a three-quarter view. The individual faces forward with their right hand raised, index finger extended towards the ear. They have expressive facial features, with wide eyes and slightly parted lips, framed by wavy, shoulder-length hair. A headband or cloth wraps around their head. The person wears a draped garment that hangs off one shoulder. No visible jewelry or objects are present. The background is a simple, shaded oval shape.

Artwork Details

Date
1776
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
7044 × 9883 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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