Artwork
Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. A photograph shows the reverse of a painting, covered with a beige, textured paper or cardboard, held in place with tape.
About this work
Overview
A photograph shows the reverse of a painting, covered with a beige, textured paper or cardboard, held in place with tape.
Technique & Style
The covering paper bears handwritten notes in black ink, including a title in a foreign language, and exhibits signs of aging, such as stains and marks.
History & Provenance
The simple, understated presentation of the covered painting suggests a focus on the materiality of the artwork rather than its visual content.
Artist & collection
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