Bourgeoise with Muff, Facing Right

Israel Henriet

1646

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

About this work

This drawing shows a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothes. She wears a long, dark coat with a hood, a light-colored skirt, and a patterned apron. Her hands hold a small, fur-lined muff, and her sleeves are puffy at the shoulders. The lines in this print are sharp and detailed, showing how the fabric folds. It’s made using a technique that lets the artist create fine textures. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made prints like this.