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The image shows a side profile portrait of a person, capturing their upper body and head. The individual is positioned in profile, facing left. They have distinct facial features with a prominent nose and a defined jawline. Their hair is styled in curls and pulled back neatly. The person is dressed in what appears to be period clothing, with a high-collared shirt that has some detailing. They are wearing a single earring, which is visible on the ear facing the viewer. The background consists of a detailed sketch of trees with branches and leaves, adding a textured element to the composition. The image has an overall classic, drawn appearance with elements annotated, including dates and text on the piece.
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The image shows a side profile portrait of a person, capturing their upper body and head. The individual is positioned in profile, facing left. They have distinct facial features with a prominent nose and a defined jawline. Their hair is styled in curls and pulled back neatly. The person is dressed in what appears to be period clothing, with a high-collared shirt that has some detailing. They are wearing a single earring, which is visible on the ear facing the viewer. The background consists of a detailed sketch of trees with branches and leaves, adding a textured element to the composition. The image has an overall classic, drawn appearance with elements annotated, including dates and text on the piece.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Woman in Profile and a Pollard Tree in Bloom

Melchior Lechter

Date
1885
Medium
conte crayon with stumping on brown paper
Dimensions
overall: 32.5 x 24.7 cm (12 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2004.3.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Woman
  • Tree
  • Portrait
  • Face
Provenance

(Jill Newhouse, New York); Private Collection, New York; (Collins Paintings and Drawings, New York); purchased by NGA, 2003.

Inscription

center in crayon: 31.10.85; lower right in crayon: 31.10.85

NGA object ID 128901. 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.