Artwork
Bust of a Young Girl
Bust of a Young Girl is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, at lower left: Capeaux inv et fecit 1860; verso: none
- Markings
- Marked:François Heugel (Lugt 3373)
About this work
Overview
Bust of a Young Girl is an etching on Japan paper by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, dated to 1860. It is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a young girl with her face and shoulders turned away, her features rendered in a calm yet serious expression. Her hair is suggested by wavy lines, while the surrounding paper has acquired a warm tone over time.
Technique & Style
Carpeaux employed fine, precise lines to capture the girl's features, particularly her hair and collar, using the etching technique, which involves scratching a metal plate to create the design.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French pronunciation: ; 11 May 1827 – 12 October 1875) was a French sculptor and painter during the Second Empire under Napoleon III.
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