An Elegant Young Woman in Maltese Costume

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, c. 1744

The image depicts a woman standing in a three-quarter profile facing left. She wears a long black gown with a black shawl over her head and shoulders. She has delicate features, dark brown hair styled in curls, and wears a choker necklace. Additionally, she holds a blue wrap in her hands, and her gown has gold embroidery. The background is a muted brown color.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Date
c. 1744
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel with touches of white gouache on parchment (stretched around wood)
Dimensions
82.9 × 53.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a woman standing in a three-quarter profile facing left. She wears a long black gown with a black shawl over her head and shoulders. She has delicate features, dark brown hair styled in curls, and wears a choker necklace. Additionally, she holds a blue wrap in her hands, and her gown has gold embroidery. The background is a muted brown color.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750