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About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting at a table, wearing a black dress with a white and green striped apron. She has a white cap on her head and is holding a spoon in her right hand. There is a teapot on the table in front of her. The woman is sitting in profile, facing to the right. The background of the painting is a muted green color. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, check out his other works.

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