Female Head (cartoon for the south wall, south-east angle of the ceiling cove, dining room, Dorchester House)

Female Head (cartoon for the south wall, south-east angle of the ceiling cove, dining room, Dorchester House)

Alfred Stevens

1860

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting features a female head, rendered in a realistic style. The subject's hair is pulled back, and her gaze is directed upwards. The background of the painting is divided into two sections: a light yellow area on the left and a darker yellow area on the right. A notable aspect of the painting is the subtle play of light and shadow on the subject's face, which adds depth and dimension to the portrait. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Alfred Stevens.

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