Artwork
Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace
Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Isaac Fuller. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace is a drawing created by Isaac Fuller around 1664. Executed in pen and brown ink on laid paper, it presents a portrait of a young woman.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with curly hair and a pearl necklace, rendered in loose, flowing curls and large, rounded pearls respectively. A simple background suggests a wall or other surface behind her.
Technique & Style
The drawing's warm, earthy tone is achieved through the use of brown ink on laid paper. Cross-hatching creates depth and texture, particularly in the woman's hair and clothing.
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