A Lady Wearing a Dormeuse Cap c. 1770

Nicolaas Muys's "A Lady Wearing a Dormeuse Cap" is a striking example of a portrait drawing from the late 18th century. The work, created around 1770, depicts an elegant woman with a distinctive "Dormeuse" cap, a popular style characterized by its rounded shape and lace embellishments. Muys’s masterful use of pencil and red chalk renders the sitter's features with delicate precision, capturing the soft contours of her face and the intricate details of her attire. The subtle shading adds depth to the composition and evokes a sense of refined grace, characteristic of portraiture during the Rococo period.