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Portrait of a Woman by Louis Léopold Boilly

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

The Met

Artist: Louis Léopold Boilly(French, La Bassée 1761–1845 Paris)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (22.2 x 17.5 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

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Brief Description

Waist-up portrait of a woman with dark hair, pearl earrings, and a white ruffled dress

Detailed Description

A vertical oil painting depicts a woman in a waist-up portrait, positioned against a plain, dark background. She faces forward, her gaze directed towards the viewer. Her dark brown hair is styled with tight curls framing her face, pulled back to reveal a gold-colored headband across the top of her head. Her face is round with rosy cheeks, a small mouth, and dark eyes. Small, white pearl drop earrings hang from her earlobes. She wears a white, high-waisted dress. The bodice features a sheer, ruffled overlay that extends over her shoulders and décolletage, creating a soft, voluminous effect. A thin, light blue ribbon or sash encircles her waistline. The fabric of the dress appears to be a light material, possibly linen or cotton, with subtle vertical pleats visible on the skirt portion. The background is a muted dark brown or gray, providing a stark contrast to her light attire and complexion. Lighting, seemingly from the upper left, softly illuminates her face and the delicate folds of her dress.

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