Malinconia (Melancholy, or Head of a Woman)

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, before 1913

The image shows a portrait of a person from the upper shoulders up. The individual has their head slightly tilted to the right and their eyes closed or looking down. The facial features are soft and slightly blurred, focusing on the eyes, nose, and lips. The hair is short and indistinct, blending with the background. The person is not wearing prominent clothing. The background consists of muted earthy tones blending with the subject's image. There are no visible accessories or objects in the image.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Date
before 1913
Type
Print
Medium
monotype etching printed in color on parchment
Dimensions
21.2 × 14.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a portrait of a person from the upper shoulders up. The individual has their head slightly tilted to the right and their eyes closed or looking down. The facial features are soft and slightly blurred, focusing on the eyes, nose, and lips. The hair is short and indistinct, blending with the background. The person is not wearing prominent clothing. The background consists of muted earthy tones blending with the subject's image. There are no visible accessories or objects in the image.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911