An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress

Französische Grafik 1762–1775, 1767

The image depicts an older woman from the waist up, seated at a slight angle facing the left and looking directly at the viewer. She has soft facial features with subtle wrinkles, light-colored eyes, and a gentle expression. Her gray hair is mostly covered by a lace cap with ribbons. She is wearing a richly decorated garment with layers of lace, patterned fabric, and a large bow at the neckline, featuring embroidered details. The background has a muted gradient of blues and browns.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1762–1775
Date
1767
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on laid paper
Dimensions
overall (oval): 61.4 × 51.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts an older woman from the waist up, seated at a slight angle facing the left and looking directly at the viewer. She has soft facial features with subtle wrinkles, light-colored eyes, and a gentle expression. Her gray hair is mostly covered by a lace cap with ribbons. She is wearing a richly decorated garment with layers of lace, patterned fabric, and a large bow at the neckline, featuring embroidered details. The background has a muted gradient of blues and browns.

Französische Grafik 1762–1775