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.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datering
1775/80
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
transfer tracing with gray wash and graphite on oiled laid paper
Afmetingen
15,2 × 10,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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