Portrait of George Sand 1837

This engraving, “Portrait of George Sand,” was created by Italian artist Luigi Calamatta in 1837. George Sand, the pen name of French novelist Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin de Francueil, is depicted in a simple, yet elegant, portrait. She is portrayed in a dark coat with a light scarf, looking to the right of the viewer. Calamatta's use of fine lines and shadows creates a realistic depiction of the author, while the inscription “George Sand” gives a sense of authenticity. This artwork is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.