Head of a Woman

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, vers 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.
Artiste
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datation
vers 1584
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
colored chalks on blue laid paper
Dimensions
39 × 27 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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