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She holds a folding fan in her right hand, while her left hand rests near her bodice, adorned with a rosary or decorative chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving technique relies on a system of fine lines and cross-hatching to render the textures of the fabric, the softness of the skin, and the play of light across the figure. The background remains dark and relatively plain, which directs the viewer's attention to the subject's expression and posture. This print reflects the nineteenth-century practice of disseminating the works of Old Masters through high-quality reproductive engravings, allowing broader audiences to engage with European art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeroux was known for his ability to maintain the tonal range of the original compositions he reproduced. The contrast between the light skin tones and the deep shadows of the clothing creates a sense of volume and presence. The print includes the title and attribution to both the engraver and the original painter at the base of the image, consistent with the conventions of nineteenth-century print publishing. This piece is a representative example of the skill required to translate painterly brushwork into the structured, linear language of the engraver's burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/silhouetportret-van-louis-henri-de-fontenay-elisabeth-alida-haanen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSilhouetportret van Louis Henri de Fontenay by Elisabeth Alida Haanen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/don-balthazar-carlos-on-horseback-richard-earlom\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDon Balthazar Carlos on Horseback by Richard Earlom\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/jean-marie-leroux\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJean Marie Leroux prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Marie Leroux","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684850209103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684856238415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684856271183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684856303951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684856336719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684856369487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684856402255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684856435023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684856467791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684856500559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684856533327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684856566095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Spanish-Lady-After-Vel-zquez-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788612743911.jpg?v=1788613093","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/products\/a-spanish-lady-after-velazquez-jean-marie-leroux","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}