The image is a portrait of a woman shown from the shoulders up, in profile facing right. She has curly hair styled with volume, held with a ribbon, and a fabric headband. She has delicate features, a straight nose, and a slight smile. She wears a dress with a ruffled collar and a black strap detail over the shoulders. She wears small earrings. The background is dark, contrasting with the lighter tones of her attire and hair, focusing on the woman's profile.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2889 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original