Young Woman with Long Hair

Young Woman with Long Hair

Edmond Aman-Jean

1898

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a person’s face and long hair. The hair is thick and wavy, drawn with quick, brushy lines. The background is soft and blurry, mostly light colors like yellow and beige. You can’t see much of the face—just the forehead, eyebrows, and a hint of the nose. The artist used loose strokes to make the hair look alive and textured. This style fits a movement that focuses on quick brushwork and everyday scenes. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.

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