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Malinconia (Melancholy, or Head of a Woman)

Luigi Conconi

1913

ink

parchment

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Portrait

Dominant colour

Malinconia (Melancholy, or Head of a Woman) is a 1913 ink by Luigi Conconi, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Luigi Conconi
When & what style?: 1913
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a monotype etching printed in color on parchment. It's a portrait of a woman's head, with her hair pulled back and a serious expression on her face. The image is rendered in muted colors, with a focus on browns and grays. The woman's features are delicately etched, with fine lines and subtle shading that give her a sense of depth and dimensionality. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look into etching.