Solemn Portrait of a Young Girl in Blue Dress

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A medium close-up oil portrait of a young girl with a solemn expression, painted in a realistic style reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age. She has long, wavy brown hair, styled with a white ruffled lace bonnet or headpiece that sits atop her head. Her face shows some natural imperfections, including slightly reddened cheeks and small bumps of skin texture. Her eyes are a striking blue, looking directly at the viewer with a thoughtful gaze. She is wearing a light blue dress with puffy sleeves, and a prominent white ruffled collar, possibly a jabot or cravat, secured with a bow at the neck and fastened with cream-colored buttons along a lace trim. The dress fabric has pleats or gathers. The background is dark and painterly, mostly deep blues and blacks, creating a dramatic contrast that highlights the girl, and is enclosed by a dark wooden frame.