Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman by Jean-Baptiste Defernex: The precise rendering of the costume and the unique facial features of the woman indicate this work…

What to notice

In Portrait of a Woman, start with classical, portrait, figurative. Then look closely at this museum-described detail: The precise rendering of the costume and the unique facial features of the woman indicate this work is a true portrait, although the sitter has yet to be identified.

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The precise rendering of the costume and the unique facial features of the woman indicate this work is a true portrait, although the sitter has yet to be identified.