Portret van een jonge vrouw 1774 - 1793

"Portret van een jonge vrouw" (Portrait of a Young Woman) is a pastel drawing by Louis Marin Bonnet, a French artist who lived from 1736 to 1793. The drawing, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young woman in profile, her blonde hair styled in an elaborate updo, showcasing the fashionable hairstyles of the late 18th century. The delicate pastel strokes capture the soft features of her face, while the elaborate frame adds a sense of formality to the piece. Bonnet's talent for portraiture is evident in this intimate depiction, which offers a glimpse into the lives of the aristocracy during the late 1700s.