Head and Bust of a Woman

Britische Grafik 1705–1770,

This image is a sketch showing the head and partial upper torso of a person facing slightly to the right while looking forward. The person's position is turned slightly, with shoulders angled and head slightly tilted. The facial features are softly rendered, with detailed focus on smooth skin and subtle shading highlighting their features. They have curly hair that is full and slightly wild, framed around the face. The person appears to be wearing a garment or shawl, drawn with soft strokes, likely to indicate loose drapery, with hints of a ribbon or bow near the neckline. There is no jewelry visible. The background is plain, composed of a rustic, textured surface that complements the sketch's color palette, emphasizing the softness of the figure drawn.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
charcoal with pastel on laid paper
Dimensioni
overall (approximate): 30,6 × 23,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This image is a sketch showing the head and partial upper torso of a person facing slightly to the right while looking forward. The person's position is turned slightly, with shoulders angled and head slightly tilted. The facial features are softly rendered, with detailed focus on smooth skin and subtle shading highlighting their features. They have curly hair that is full and slightly wild, framed around the face. The person appears to be wearing a garment or shawl, drawn with soft strokes, likely to indicate loose drapery, with hints of a ribbon or bow near the neckline. There is no jewelry visible. The background is plain, composed of a rustic, textured surface that complements the sketch's color palette, emphasizing the softness of the figure drawn.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770