Portrait of a Woman from Lisieux, Argentelle

Baron Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person sitting on a low surface. They are in a slightly turned seated position, facing towards the left side of the image, with their chin resting on their right hand. Their facial features appear soft, with visible dark eyebrows and eyes. The person is wearing a large, tall headdress with a cone shape, and has dark hair peeking from underneath. They are clothed in a long, layered garment that includes a cloak and a long skirt reaching the ground. Beside them, a wicker basket with a handle rests on the floor. The background of the image is a simple textured backdrop.