Woman in a Tiered Gown with a Large Bow

Constantin Guys

19th century · Brush and gray, pale red, blue, and yellow wash over, traces of graphite. Laid down. · Drawings and Prints

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.

Artist

Constantin Guys

Date

19th century

Medium

Brush and gray, pale red, blue, and yellow wash over, traces of graphite. Laid down.

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1937