Head of an Aged Woman
1765
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johann Friedrich Bause
Johann Friedrich Bause (1765–1765) was an artist.
See the richer artist page1765
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Head of an Aged Woman is a 1765 ink by Johann Friedrich Bause, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older woman’s face. She wears a dark hood pulled low, leaving only her eyes, nose, and mouth visible. The lines on her face are deep, and her hands rest in her lap, fingers slightly curled. The background is plain and dark, making her face stand out sharply. The artist copied this from a painting by Rembrandt, but made it using a printing method called etching. The rough texture of the paper adds to the gritty, realistic look. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to create prints.
Johann Friedrich Bause (1765–1765) was an artist.
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