Portrait of an Egyptian Woman

Otto Schoefft

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman standing in a side profile. She is dressed in a long, draped garment that covers most of her body, including her head and a veil covering her face, leaving only her eyes visible. Her hair is not visible due to the head covering. She has a textured garment underneath with intricate patterns on the sleeves. In her right hand, she holds a large, round-necked clay jug at shoulder height, supported by her left hand. A metallic ornament band adorns her forehead. The background is a plain, textured surface.