Lady with a Mirror 1716

Claude Simpol’s “Lady with a Mirror” (1716) is a delicate black chalk drawing that depicts a woman in a flowing dress, seated in a wooded landscape, adjusting her elaborate hair as she gazes at a small, ornate mirror. The drawing, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City, captures the elegance and refinement of French fashion during the Rococo period. The composition features a delicate use of shading and subtle details, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing the soft textures of fabric and the subtle movement of the woman's pose.