The image shows a portrait of a woman's upper body from the shoulders to the head. The woman is in profile facing right, with a prominent nose and delicate lips. She wears a headscarf with lace and a bow, revealing soft curls at the back of her neck. Her clothing has ruffled layers or lace at the neck and shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by her. The background is a dark circular frame, contrasting with her attire. The image is inscribed with the name "Miss Bache, Helen" at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1797
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3129 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original