Head of a Young Woman
1773
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Gilles Demarteau the Elder
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Young Woman is a 1773 chalk by Gilles Demarteau the Elder, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman’s face turned slightly away, her hair pulled back into a loose bun. A wide-brimmed hat sits low over her forehead, casting a shadow. The lines are soft and smudged, with hints of red and black adding warmth to the mostly pale tones. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to suggest fabric and light, leaving some areas rough. This style makes the portrait feel lively and a little unfinished. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in drawings.
Gilles Demarteau the Elder (1776–1776) was an artist.
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