A Seated Young Woman Holding a Letter
1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Giovanni David
Giovanni David (1743–1790) was an Italian artist, born in Cabella Ligure.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Seated Young Woman Holding a Letter is a 1775 ink by Giovanni David, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the image, a young woman is seated in a chair, holding a letter in her right hand. Her left hand is resting on her lap, and she is wearing a long dress with a ruffled collar. The background is a wall with horizontal lines, and there is a table with a vase on it to the right of the woman. The woman's face is turned towards the viewer, and she has a gentle expression. Her hair is pulled back, and she is wearing a simple hairstyle. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of etching on laid paper creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the art of etching.
Giovanni David (1743–1790) was an Italian artist, born in Cabella Ligure.
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