Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
1785
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1785
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a woman in a fancy dress. She wears a wide-brimmed hat with feathers and a ruffled collar. One hand holds a fan, the other rests on her chest. The background is simple, with a few draped fabrics and a small bouquet of flowers in the corner. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving her dress and hat depth. This style is called cross-hatching. Next, check out the technique: engraving, cross-hatching.
