Portrait of a Woman Holding a Book
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Dimensions:
32 1/4 x 25 7/8 in. (81.9 x 65.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Description of the work:
"Portrait of a Woman Holding a Book," created in 1769, features a woman depicted in a three-quarter pose, dressed in elegant attire that reflects the fashion of the period. The use of oil on canvas allows for a rich texture and depth in the rendering of her facial features and the intricate details of her clothing, while the book she holds suggests an intellectual engagement.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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