The Bells
Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914, 1905
- Artista
- Niederländische Grafik 1730–1914
- Datazione
- 1905
- Tipologia
- Stampa
- Tecnica
- drypoint and colored pencil on laid paper [touched proof]
- Dimensioni
- 20 × 15,2 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image shows a person standing upright. The individual is positioned to the side, facing slightly towards the left. Their facial features are delicate and subtle, with a calm expression. The hair is mostly covered by an elaborate headdress, which has a jester-like shape with two peaks, each adorned with a round ornament. The clothing is long and flowing, with intricate details that suggest a textured fabric, extending to the ground. In the background, there is a minimalistic, light-toned setting with faint lines and shadows, creating an airy, open space that emphasizes the figure. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects held by the person.