Adrienne Sophie Marquise de ***

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair, dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes. She’s wearing a big hat with ribbons and holds a fan. The background is simple, but the frame is decorated with flowers, scrolls, and a banner with French writing. The woman’s pose is calm, with her head turned slightly. The artist used lines to show her hair and fabric, making everything look detailed. The banner below her name reads like a poem, which was common for portraits back then. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists like this made prints.