[La Comtesse in robe de piqué or as Judith (?)] 1860s

"La Comtesse in robe de piqué or as Judith (?)" is a watercolor painting by Pierre-Louis Pierson, dated to the 1860s, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The painting depicts a woman in an elaborate white gown, adorned with gold and blue embellishments, standing in a room with a green curtain and two pillows. Her head is crowned with a golden tiara and she wears a white veil. Pierson's meticulous attention to detail and the delicate use of watercolor give the painting a realistic and intimate quality. The painting captures the elegance and fashion of the 19th century, showcasing the artistry of watercolor portraiture.