Artwork
Young Woman Holding a Parasol
Young Woman Holding a Parasol is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacob Buys. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman Holding a Parasol is a print created by Jacob Buys in 1762 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman holding an open parasol above her shoulder, wearing a loose, high-necklined dress and head covering, set against a backdrop of a leafy tree with a curved branch.
Technique & Style
The image features a range of black lines with shading to convey light and shadow, achieved through a combination of fine lines and cross-hatching, particularly evident in the rendering of the woman's clothing and the tree's foliage.
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