1786
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange Nassau is a 1786 ink by Charles-Melchior Descourtis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a woman with light brown hair styled in soft curls and a ribbon holding it back. She’s wearing a pale dress with ruffles at the chest and a red undershirt peeking through. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her face. Her expression is calm but serious, with a slight smile. The artist used smooth shading to make her skin and clothing look realistic. Next, check out Descourtis, Charles-Melchior to see how he worked with light and detail.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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