Head of a Woman

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925, 1908

The artwork titled "Head of a Woman" depicts a close-up view of a woman's face, shown from below. Her face is slightly tilted, and she gazes downward with large eyes. Her facial features are accented by the use of light and shadow. Her hair is dark and voluminous, framing her face. The woman’s hand is raised to her cheek, fingers splayed across the side of her face. The artwork uses a combination of earthy tones and intricate line patterns to create texture and depth. The background is a simple, muted brown, emphasizing the focus on the woman's face and hand.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925
Datation
1908
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
conté crayon and pastel on buff paper laid down on board
Dimensions
6,03 × 8,89 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork titled "Head of a Woman" depicts a close-up view of a woman's face, shown from below. Her face is slightly tilted, and she gazes downward with large eyes. Her facial features are accented by the use of light and shadow. Her hair is dark and voluminous, framing her face. The woman’s hand is raised to her cheek, fingers splayed across the side of her face. The artwork uses a combination of earthy tones and intricate line patterns to create texture and depth. The background is a simple, muted brown, emphasizing the focus on the woman's face and hand.

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925