Jean-François Clermont

French, 1717 - 1807

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The image shows a sketch of a woman standing in full-body side profile, facing left. She has her arms bent at the elbows, hands resting together in front of her abdomen. Her hair is styled up in a bun with a bow or ribbon. Her facial features are delicately sketched, portraying a calm demeanor. She wears a long dress with full sleeves, a flowing skirt, and flat shoes. The woman appears to be holding a piece of fabric at her waist. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure on textured paper.
Jean-François Clermont, A Girl in Peasant Dress, c. 1750, black and white chalk on pink laid paper, Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips in memory of Neil Phillips, 2000.77.1

A Girl in Peasant Dress

Jean-François Clermont · c. 1750 · black and white chalk on pink laid paper ·  Accession ID  2000.77.1

The image shows a profile view of a person's head and neck. The person is facing left, with distinctive facial features including a prominent nose, defined lips, and a strong jawline. Their hair is styled in voluminous curls tied at the back with a ribbon. The drawing style emphasizes the texture and volume of the hair. No visible clothing is depicted. The background has a textured, shaded pattern within a rectangular frame.
Gilles Demarteau the Elder, Louis XV, chalk manner printed in red and black on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2013.15.1

Louis XV

Gilles Demarteau the Elder · · chalk manner printed in red and black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.15.1