Woman in a Tiered Gown with a Large Bow

19th century

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Woman in a tiered gown with wide, white bodice and a full skirt made up of three layers of fabric, a blue apron with two pockets on the front, and a large, yellow bow adorning the chest. Long, white gloves cover her hands, which rest inside the apron's pockets. Her long, black hair hangs loose over her shoulders.

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Title: Woman in a Tiered Gown with a Large Bow
Artist: Constantin Guys (French, Flushing 1802–1892 Paris)
Date: 19th century
Medium: Brush and gray, pale red, blue, and yellow wash over, traces of graphite. Laid down.
Dimensions: 12 11/16 x 8 9/16 in. (32.2 x 21.7 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1937
Object Number: 37.165.91
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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