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Miss Fitch

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in profile view, displaying her upper torso and head. She faces left with her gaze forward, and has defined facial features including a straight nose and full lips. She has curly hair cascading down from beneath a ribbon tied around her head, with a large bow at the top. She wears a ruffled, high-collared blouse with intricate fabric layers, and an earring is visible in her ear. The background is plain, highlighting the circular frame of the portrait. The name "Miss Fitch" is inscribed at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
Dimensions
3217 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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