Luisa Carmignani, the Artist's Mother-in-Law

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, c. 1881

The image shows a drawing of a woman in profile, wearing a dark garment with a high collar. She has a serene expression, with features including a prominent nose and defined wrinkles suggesting age. Her hair is styled in a low bun, and she wears a long, elegant earring. The background is textured with gray and beige tones.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Date
c. 1881
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel and white tempera on gray paper
Dimensions
59.69 × 56.83 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a drawing of a woman in profile, wearing a dark garment with a high collar. She has a serene expression, with features including a prominent nose and defined wrinkles suggesting age. Her hair is styled in a low bun, and she wears a long, elegant earring. The background is textured with gray and beige tones.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911