Head of a Woman

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, circa 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.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datazione
circa 1584
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
colored chalks on blue laid paper
Dimensioni
39 × 27 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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