An Elegant Young Woman in Maltese Costume

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, circa 1744

The image depicts a woman standing in a three-quarter profile facing left. She wears a long black gown with a black shawl over her head and shoulders. She has delicate features, dark brown hair styled in curls, and wears a choker necklace. Additionally, she holds a blue wrap in her hands, and her gown has gold embroidery. The background is a muted brown color.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Datazione
circa 1744
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pastel with touches of white gouache on parchment (stretched around wood)
Dimensioni
82,9 × 53,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts a woman standing in a three-quarter profile facing left. She wears a long black gown with a black shawl over her head and shoulders. She has delicate features, dark brown hair styled in curls, and wears a choker necklace. Additionally, she holds a blue wrap in her hands, and her gown has gold embroidery. The background is a muted brown color.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750