Thirteen Studies of Heads
1770
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thirteen Studies of Heads is a 1770 ink by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of quick, rough portraits of older people. Their faces are drawn with loose lines, some looking serious, others half-turned or blurred. One person holds a cross, and another rests their chin on their hand. The paper looks thin, with faint marks showing through. The artist focused on capturing expressions in a fast, sketchy style. The small "D. 1770" in the corner might mean it was made that year. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and needles to create these kinds of prints.
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736–1810) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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