Portret van een jonge vrouw met een hondje c. 1750 - 1777

"Portret van een jonge vrouw met een hondje" is a delicate drawing created by Franciscus Xaverius Xavery, a Flemish artist active in the mid-18th century. The drawing, executed in black chalk on paper, portrays a young woman in a seated pose. She is dressed in fashionable attire and holds a small dog in her lap, possibly a lapdog, a popular companion for women in the 18th century. The subtle use of shading and detail in the woman's features and clothing contribute to the realism and intimacy of the portrait.