A Woman Wearing a Straw Hat [Madame de Pompadour?]

Marco Alvise Pitteri, after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person from the chest upwards. The individual is facing slightly to their left, with a direct gaze towards the viewer. Their facial features include arched eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and lips that appear to have a subtle smile. The hair is light in color, styled back and adorned with a flower on the left side of their head. The person is wearing a dress with a low neckline, trimmed with intricate lace. On the left shoulder, there appear to be decorative flowers. The background is a uniform, darkened tone that emphasizes the subject’s features and attire.