Portrait of an Elegant Lady 1750 - 1770

Frans van der Mijn's "Portrait of an Elegant Lady" (1750-1770) is a striking black and white chalk drawing of a fashionable woman adorned with a wide-brimmed hat and elaborate attire. The artist's masterful use of shading creates depth and volume, highlighting the delicate features of the subject's face and the intricate details of her clothing. This drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a testament to van der Mijn's skill as a portraitist, capturing the elegance and sophistication of 18th-century society.