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Harlequin as Lacemaker

Francesco Bartolozzi, after Giovanni Domenico Ferretti

National Gallery of Art

The image features two people in full-body view. One person is seated wearing an elaborate gown, bonnet, and a mask with exaggerated eyes. They hold a decorative bag on their lap. The other person stands with one arm bent and the other holding a handheld mirror. They wear a fitted gown with intricate details. The background is a simple textured backdrop with Italian text in the lower part of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1760
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
7709 × 11282 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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