Portrait of a woman playing the harp
Fine Arts
2021.9.23.3.FA.PA.1787.FR
Author
Jean-Baptiste PASTE (French, ca 1742 - 1807 Rennes)Description
Round miniature painting portrait representing a lady playing the musical instrument in a green gown with long sleeves, black cuffs and white skirt. The lapels are large in multiple levels of green and black fabric, matching the cuffs, and the top is buttoned on the front with two rows of silver buttons, probably in cut steel. Same two buttons fasten the cuffs. The decollete is covered with a white scarf, and the woman is wearing a black hat with red and blue feathers on the top.Materials
Watercolor on ivoryCardboard
Brass
Glass
Origin
1787 FranceDimensions
Length : 8 cmHeight : 8 cm