LADY WITH PEARLS, pastel, France, 2nd half of the 19th century Eighteenth century

Portrait shot of a lady in a blue dress.

Her slender face is adorned with large, dark eyes. Their hazelnut irises reflect the spotlight of the studio.

The porcelain complexion is exposed with a wide neckline with lace trim. Together with the pearl decoration, the buffs constitute the only decorative accent of the dress.