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The Artist's Wife in Profile Facing Right

Mosè Bianchi

1880

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Artist's Wife in Profile Facing Right is a 1880 ink by Mosè Bianchi, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mosè Bianchi
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman’s face in profile, turned slightly away. Her hair is loose, framing her neck, and she wears a high collar. One hand rests on her chest, while the other holds what looks like a fan or a small object. The artist used a scratchy, textured style—almost like drawing with a sharp tool—to create deep shadows and fine details. This technique makes the image feel alive, even though it’s just black and white. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one make prints with acid and metal plates.