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The image is a portrait drawing of a person. The subject is in a straight-on position, facing the viewer. The person's facial features include large, almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. Their hair is styled in a short, wavy fashion, neatly framing the face. They are wearing clothing with a light collar. There are no visible jewelry. The background is plain and textured, with no additional elements. There is a signature at the lower left of the drawing.
National Gallery of Art · Print
A French Girl
Théodore Roussel
- Date
- 1909
- Medium
- drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate (cut to plate mark): 10.8 × 7.2 cm (4 1/4 × 2 13/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.7598
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1901 to 1925
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- British
- Portrait
- Face
- Female figure
Provenance
Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.
Inscription
"Theodore Roussel" lower left composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Theodore Roussel" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. "6" verso, lower right tab, graphite, artist's hand. "66" verso, upper right, graphite, unknown hand.
Marks
None.
Watermarks
None.
NGA object ID 10394. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.