Mademoiselle Mary de Borderieux (?)

Französische Grafik 1855–1870, 1857

The artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the shoulders up, facing forward. Her hair is dark and neatly parted in the center, covered with a delicate, sheer veil that drapes over her shoulders. She has a serene expression with subtle, refined facial features. She wears a garment with a high collar and decorative detailing around the neck. The background is softly shaded, with a light blue tint. The portrait is rendered with fine lines and shading.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1855–1870
Datierung
1857
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
Graphite and watercolor with white highlights
Maße
35,2 × 27,1 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork is a portrait of a woman shown from the shoulders up, facing forward. Her hair is dark and neatly parted in the center, covered with a delicate, sheer veil that drapes over her shoulders. She has a serene expression with subtle, refined facial features. She wears a garment with a high collar and decorative detailing around the neck. The background is softly shaded, with a light blue tint. The portrait is rendered with fine lines and shading.

Französische Grafik 1855–1870