Penelope
The Met
Artist: Charles-François Marchal(French, Paris 1825–1877 Paris)
Date: ca. 1868
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 43 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (110.5 x 49.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Adolf Obrig, in memory of her husband, 1917
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a blue-grey satin dress stands in profile, looking down, holding a white ribbon
Detailed Description
A full-length image shows a woman standing in profile, facing right, against a plain, light-colored wall. She wears an elaborate, floor-length gown of shimmering blue-grey satin. The dress features a fitted bodice with a white collar, ruffled white cuffs, and dark trim along the sleeves and waist. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and her head is tilted downwards, her gaze fixed on a long, white ribbon or sash. Her hands delicately hold the ribbon at chest level, appearing to be in the process of tying or untying it. To her right, a small, dark, ornate wooden table stands beside her, holding a folded red cloth, a single red rose in a small clear vase, and a small, rectangular object with a blue frame. The floor beneath her is covered by a patterned rug in shades of red, gold, and dark brown. A vertical, light-colored panel with subtle molding is visible on the left side of the background.
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