Bust Portrait of a Lady (Eve)
1840
Fritz Bamberger captured a young woman named Eva in this delicate 1840 sketch, showcasing the soft, sentimental touch typical of the Romantic era. Her dark, wavy hair is adorned with a ribbon, and she holds a long, ribboned object—perhaps a fan or a sash—while gazing softly at the viewer. The artist signed his name with the Latin 'fecit' (meaning 'made it') and added a charming, tiny bird doodle in the top right corner, adding a playful personal touch to the portrait. The paper itself bears the creases of time, with visible fold lines suggesting it was once tucked away in a letter or scrapbook.
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- Pencil sketch
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