Girl with Fan, Facing Left
1784
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1784
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching depicts a young woman with a fan, facing left. She wears a long dress with a full skirt and a high neckline, and her hair is styled in an updo. Her right hand holds the fan, which is partially open. The woman stands in a landscape with trees and bushes behind her. The background is detailed, with lines suggesting texture and depth. The delicate lines and intricate details of this etching are characteristic of the Romanticism movement. For more works in this style, explore the Romanticism movement.