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Peasant Woman with Closed Eyes

Wilhelm Leibl

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a portrait of a woman in profile, facing left. Only her head and the upper part of her shoulders are visible. The woman has detailed facial features and lines indicating older age. Her hair is pulled back and covered by a cap or headscarf tied at the back of her neck. She wears a scarf or shawl around her shoulders, tied at the front. There are no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1874
Medium
etching on Japanese paper
Dimensions
5505 × 7085 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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