The Well-Loved Mother

Französische Grafik 1762–1775, 1765

This drawing shows a woman's upper body and head in profile, tilted back and turned towards the left. Her features include fair skin, high cheekbones, pale eyebrows, a pointed nose, and thin lips slightly open to reveal her teeth. Her dark, curly hair is styled back, partially covered by a white headpiece. She is wearing a light-colored garment with ruffles around the neckline. The background is a solid gray-brown shade.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1762–1775
Datazione
1765
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pastel with colored chalks and stumping on light golden-brown laid paper
Dimensioni
44 × 32,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This drawing shows a woman's upper body and head in profile, tilted back and turned towards the left. Her features include fair skin, high cheekbones, pale eyebrows, a pointed nose, and thin lips slightly open to reveal her teeth. Her dark, curly hair is styled back, partially covered by a white headpiece. She is wearing a light-colored garment with ruffles around the neckline. The background is a solid gray-brown shade.

Französische Grafik 1762–1775