Untitled (Head of Woman)

Französische Malerei 1850–1863, c. 1852

The artwork "Untitled (Head of Woman)" depicts a close-up view of a woman's face, showing only her head and part of her neck. Her head is tilted slightly downward, and her eyes are closed. The woman has dark hair, styled back from her face. Her facial features are rendered with soft shadows and warm tones. The background is plain and textured, likely the canvas itself, creating a contrast with the detailed depiction of the woman's face.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1850–1863
Date
c. 1852
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
image (visible): 8.26 × 7.62 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork "Untitled (Head of Woman)" depicts a close-up view of a woman's face, showing only her head and part of her neck. Her head is tilted slightly downward, and her eyes are closed. The woman has dark hair, styled back from her face. Her facial features are rendered with soft shadows and warm tones. The background is plain and textured, likely the canvas itself, creating a contrast with the detailed depiction of the woman's face.

Französische Malerei 1850–1863