La Belle Jardinière - Madame de Pompadour
1785
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1785
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white print of a woman dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes. She wears a big hat, a bow at her neck, and layers of ruffled fabric. In one hand, she holds a small bouquet of flowers, while the other rests on a larger bundle of flowers and greenery. The text below says "La Belle Jardinière," which means "the beautiful gardener." This suggests she might be linked to gardening or nature. Look up etching to see how this printmaking technique works.
