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Ophelia

John Hamilton Mortimer

National Gallery of Art

The image features a detailed portrait of a woman from the waist up, depicted in a slightly turned position looking to her left. She has delicate facial features with a high forehead, a straight nose, full lips, and downward-cast eyes. Her long, wavy, dark hair flows over her shoulders, adorned with a crown of flowers and foliage. She wears a light-colored, flowing garment with loose sleeves and holds a bouquet of flowers. The background is a simple textured oval vignette with the name "Ophelia" inscribed above her head.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
7934 × 10567 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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