Portrait Sketch of a Young Girl
1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
Portrait Sketch of a Young Girl is a 1893 oil by Carolus-Duran, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting shows a young girl with dark hair and a bare shoulder. Her face is turned slightly to the right, and she looks down with a neutral expression. The background is a muted grey color. The girl's hair is pulled back, and she wears a small earring on her left ear. Her skin has a soft, smooth texture, and her features are delicate. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and contemplative. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Carolus-Duran.