Le léger vêtement
1779
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1779
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with soft, curly hair and a gentle smile. She wears a loose, draped dress with a pearl necklace and holds a fan in one hand. The background is plain, but the edges of the frame are decorated with swirls and tiny flowers. The artist used fine lines to show the folds of her clothing and the texture of her hair. This kind of detailed linework is typical of certain printmaking techniques. Look up etching to see how artists like this create delicate, precise images.
