Head of a Girl
1867
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting features a young girl with blonde hair, styled in a low ponytail and adorned with a dark ribbon. She wears a dark dress with a high collar, and her head is turned to the right. The background is a solid gray color. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and hair. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
