Trompe l'Oeil: Prints with Maria Teresa, Using Original Copperplates
Italienische Grafik 1779–1810, hacia 1790
- Artista
- Italienische Grafik 1779–1810
- Fecha
- hacia 1790
- Tipo
- Estampa
- Técnica
- etching and engraving printed in black and brown with ochre watercolor on blue laid paper
- Medidas
- 25,6 × 28 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
The image shows a portrait of Maria Teresa in an oval frame. She is facing slightly to the left with her gaze towards the viewer. Maria Teresa's features include defined eyes and a small mouth, with an elaborate hairstyle typical of her time. She wears a dress with a ruffled collar and a brooch at her neck. The frame surrounding her portrait is decorated with intricate floral patterns. Two smaller figures are on each side of her portrait. On the left, a figure is carrying a basket of grapes and holding a bunch of grapes aloft. On the right, another figure is dancing with their knee raised and holding a bunch of grapes. Both figures wear classical style garments. The background features a richly patterned and embroidered design with floral motifs and curling fronds.