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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
- 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
NGA object ID 33898. 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.