The image shows a profile portrait of a woman depicted from the waist up. She is sitting upright, facing to the left with a straight posture. Her facial features are delicate, with a slightly pointed nose, full lips, and a gentle gaze. Her hair is tightly curled and framed by a large, pleated headwrap, which covers the top and back of her head, adding volume and texture. She wears a high-collared dress with a gathered bodice, fitted around the upper torso. There is no jewelry visible, and the portrait is set against a plain, textured background. The artwork is monochromatic, focusing on fine shading and linework to render detail. At the bottom of the image is the text "Mde de St. Memin" in cursive, and the artist's signature and the year 1808 appear on the right side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3324 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original