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Portrait of a Young Girl, Plate 14

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image features a portrait of a young person's upper torso. The subject is seated facing forward with their head slightly turned towards their right. They have large, alert eyes and a youthful appearance, with mid-length bobbed hair and a fringe across the forehead. The clothing is elaborate, with a high collar, patterned fabric, puffed sleeves, and decorative detailing on the fitted bodice. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is a simple gradient shading, and the portrait is mounted on a plain piece of paper. The number "14" is visible in the top right corner of the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1635-1636
Medium
etching on laid paper mounted on light brown laid paper
Dimensions
9538 × 11532 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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