Bust of a Young Woman Looking Down
1773
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1773
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a woman’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. Her hair is pulled back with a ribbon, and she wears a loose, draped garment with a rose pinned at the shoulder. The shading is soft, with light pink and gray tones. The artist used a mix of black and red chalk on textured paper, giving it a warm, slightly fuzzy look. The woman’s expression is calm, almost thoughtful. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
