Portrait of a Woman

Französische Malerei 1655–1739, c. 1711

The artwork is a portrait focusing on the upper body of a woman. She is seated and facing slightly to her left. Her facial features are soft, and she has light-colored hair styled back from her face. She is wearing a dark dress with a white ruffled neckline, and a rich red fabric draped across her shoulders. The background is a muted, dark color.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1655–1739
Date
c. 1711
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
69.2 × 58.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait focusing on the upper body of a woman. She is seated and facing slightly to her left. Her facial features are soft, and she has light-colored hair styled back from her face. She is wearing a dark dress with a white ruffled neckline, and a rich red fabric draped across her shoulders. The background is a muted, dark color.

Französische Malerei 1655–1739