Head of a Woman Looking Up
1767
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1767
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a woman looking up. Her face is tilted back, and her hair is loose. The image is in black and orange-red, with a lot of shading. The woman's eyes are looking up, and her mouth is slightly open. Her hair is curly and falls down her back. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. This painting is an example of Romanticism. You can learn more about this style by looking into the Romanticism movement.
