Head of a Woman

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, c. 1584

The image is a portrait drawing of a person's profile from the top of the head to just below the chin. The individual is facing left, with softly rendered facial features including the nose, lips, and chin. The hair is short or closely cropped. The drawing emphasizes the natural lines and shading of the face and neck. There are no visible clothing details, objects, or jewelry. The background is simple with a textured look, focusing attention on the person's profile.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Date
c. 1584
Type
Drawing
Medium
colored chalks on blue laid paper
Dimensions
39 × 27 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is a portrait drawing of a person's profile from the top of the head to just below the chin. The individual is facing left, with softly rendered facial features including the nose, lips, and chin. The hair is short or closely cropped. The drawing emphasizes the natural lines and shading of the face and neck. There are no visible clothing details, objects, or jewelry. The background is simple with a textured look, focusing attention on the person's profile.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623