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1743
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1743
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a long, patterned robe with bold black-and-pink checks. Her hair is styled high, and she holds a small fan in one hand. The fabric has gold embroidery and symbols along the edges, while her sleeves and skirt have delicate floral designs. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her. The robe’s checkered pattern is unusual for the time—it looks like a mix of armor and court clothes. The tiny symbols on the fabric might be family crests or lucky charms. Look up *cross-hatching* to see how artists build shadows with lines.
