Portrait of a Lady

Französische Malerei 1809–1830, c. 1810

The artwork depicts a woman shown from the waist up, seated and slightly turned to her left. She has soft facial features, including a slight smile. Her hair is curly and dark, framing her face and cascading down her shoulders. She wears a light, semi-transparent gown with a golden shawl draped over her shoulders. Her right hand holds a piece of paper or a letter. The background is dark, highlighting her illuminated figure and creating a sense of depth.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1809–1830
Date
c. 1810
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
32.8 × 24.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a woman shown from the waist up, seated and slightly turned to her left. She has soft facial features, including a slight smile. Her hair is curly and dark, framing her face and cascading down her shoulders. She wears a light, semi-transparent gown with a golden shawl draped over her shoulders. Her right hand holds a piece of paper or a letter. The background is dark, highlighting her illuminated figure and creating a sense of depth.

Französische Malerei 1809–1830