The image features a black and white illustration of a woman from a three-quarter view, seated on a bench or chair. She is oriented with her back to the viewer, showcasing her body from head to knees. One leg is extended, and one arm is resting across the chair's back. The woman's head is turned, displaying an updo hairstyle. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves, intricate cuff patterns, and a bracelet on her arm. The background includes patterned curtains with floral designs, a pillow on the seat beside her, and a partially visible window with decorative curtains to the side.
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The image features a black and white illustration of a woman from a three-quarter view, seated on a bench or chair. She is oriented with her back to the viewer, showcasing her body from head to knees. One leg is extended, and one arm is resting across the chair's back. The woman's head is turned, displaying an updo hairstyle. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves, intricate cuff patterns, and a bracelet on her arm. The background includes patterned curtains with floral designs, a pillow on the seat beside her, and a partially visible window with decorative curtains to the side.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Woman Sitting by the Window

Henry Fuseli

Date
1802
Medium
pen-and-tusche lithograph
Dimensions
sheet: 23.5 x 31.9 cm (9 1/4 x 12 9/16 in.) overall (mat size): 40.6 x 55.9 cm (16 x 22 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1947.7.140
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Specimens of Polyautography [1947.7.110-145]

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Seated figure
  • Woman
  • Window
  • Dress

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