Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart

Französische Grafik 1879–1887,

The image shows a woman seated in profile, with her full body visible and slightly reclined in an ornate chair. She wears a voluminous blue gown adorned with white lace trim, and her hands are delicately clasped together in her lap. Her facial features are finely detailed with a light complexion, rosy cheeks, and an expression of calm contemplation. Her hair is styled in a traditional manner, partially covered by a matching blue bonnet. The chair she sits in is upholstered in green fabric with a floral pattern and has a wooden frame. In the background, there are lush trees and a distant landscape, alongside a large architectural stone element to the left.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1879–1887
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
watercolor with gray wash and touches of gouache over red and black chalks on wove paper
Dimensions
31,5 × 20,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a woman seated in profile, with her full body visible and slightly reclined in an ornate chair. She wears a voluminous blue gown adorned with white lace trim, and her hands are delicately clasped together in her lap. Her facial features are finely detailed with a light complexion, rosy cheeks, and an expression of calm contemplation. Her hair is styled in a traditional manner, partially covered by a matching blue bonnet. The chair she sits in is upholstered in green fabric with a floral pattern and has a wooden frame. In the background, there are lush trees and a distant landscape, alongside a large architectural stone element to the left.

Französische Grafik 1879–1887