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Portrait of a Woman with Wide Brim Hat

Jan Chalon

1790

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Woman with Wide Brim Hat is a 1790 ink by Jan Chalon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jan Chalon
When & what style?: 1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman with a big, floppy hat pulled low over her face. Her hair is loose, and you can see her eyebrows and a slight smile. The lines are rough and scratchy, almost like they were drawn in a hurry. The artist used a technique that leaves dark, textured marks—this isn’t a smooth drawing. The hat’s brim is so wide it nearly hides her eyes, giving her a mysterious look. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create these deep, layered lines.