Artwork
Head of a Girl
Head of a Girl is an oil painting by the Realist artist Célestin Joseph Blanc. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Girl is an oil painting created by Célestin Joseph Blanc in 1867, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl with blonde hair tied in a low ponytail, wearing a dark dress with a high collar, turned to the right against a gray background. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Blanc's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and hair, achieved through the manipulation of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
