The Marriage Presents

Französische Grafik 1762–1775, anni Settanta del Settecento

The image is a portrait of a woman from the upper half of her body. She is angled slightly, facing the viewer directly. She has a gentle smile, bright eyes, and delicate skin. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with flowers, a ribbon or feather. She wears a pink dress with white lace trim, blue details, a low neckline, and a rose pinned to her bodice. She holds a small cameo or locket in her hands connected to blue beads or ribbon. The background is a soft blue fabric or curtain, and the portrait is encased in an oval frame with leaf patterns and blue embellishments.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1762–1775
Datazione
anni Settanta del Settecento
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
pastel manner with ornamental borders drawn in pen and black ink, watercolor, and gold flocking
Dimensioni
29 × 23,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image is a portrait of a woman from the upper half of her body. She is angled slightly, facing the viewer directly. She has a gentle smile, bright eyes, and delicate skin. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with flowers, a ribbon or feather. She wears a pink dress with white lace trim, blue details, a low neckline, and a rose pinned to her bodice. She holds a small cameo or locket in her hands connected to blue beads or ribbon. The background is a soft blue fabric or curtain, and the portrait is encased in an oval frame with leaf patterns and blue embellishments.

Französische Grafik 1762–1775