The image depicts a portrait of a woman's upper body, shown in profile from the waist up. She is positioned with her head turned to the right. She has a calm expression and focused look. Her facial features are detailed, including a high brow and a well-defined nose. Her hair is styled in an updo with curls and decorative clips. She wears an elegant garment with embroidery on the neckline and shoulders, and a string of pearls or beads around her neck. The background is a plain, textured circle. Below the image, there is handwritten text identifying the subject.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1805
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3141 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original