Marie-Rosalie Vanloo
1764
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1764
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a close-up portrait of a woman’s head and shoulders. Her hair is swept up in loose curls, and her neckline shows delicate lace. The image is drawn in soft black and white lines on a light blue background. Notice the fine details in the lace and hair—this was a common way to show wealth and skill in portraits. The artist used shading to make the face look three-dimensional. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
