The image shows a portrait of a woman in profile from the waist up. She is positioned to the left, looking into the distance. She has delicate facial features, a straight nose, and full lips. Her hair is styled in curls and she wears an elaborate hat decorated with lace and ribbons. She wears a detailed gown with lace trim and patterns on the sleeves and neckline, and a drop earring is visible. The portrait is in an ornate oval frame with ribbon and floral decorations. Below the portrait is a plaque with text, and the background is textured with fine lines.
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The image shows a portrait of a woman in profile from the waist up. She is positioned to the left, looking into the distance. She has delicate facial features, a straight nose, and full lips. Her hair is styled in curls and she wears an elaborate hat decorated with lace and ribbons. She wears a detailed gown with lace trim and patterns on the sleeves and neckline, and a drop earring is visible. The portrait is in an ornate oval frame with ribbon and floral decorations. Below the portrait is a plaque with text, and the background is textured with fine lines.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Adrienne Sophie Marquise de ***

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Date
1779
Medium
etching and engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1942.9.2455
Credit line
Widener Collection
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Woman
  • Musical instrument
  • Hat
  • Portrait
  • Frame

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