Woman with a Helmet and Shield

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1775/80

The image shows a person standing sideways, facing left. The person holds a helmet with an elaborate crest in one hand and a large circular shield with a design resembling a wave or snake in the other hand. The facial features are delicately rendered, with a profile view showing a straight nose and a slightly shadowed eye. The hair is styled upward and secured at the back. The person is wearing a long draped garment with flowing sleeves. The background is plain.
Művész
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datálás
1775/80
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
transfer tracing with gray wash and graphite on oiled laid paper
Méretek
15,2 × 10,8 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image shows a person standing sideways, facing left. The person holds a helmet with an elaborate crest in one hand and a large circular shield with a design resembling a wave or snake in the other hand. The facial features are delicately rendered, with a profile view showing a straight nose and a slightly shadowed eye. The hair is styled upward and secured at the back. The person is wearing a long draped garment with flowing sleeves. The background is plain.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780