Young Woman with a Rose
1776
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1776
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Young Woman with a Rose is a 1776 chalk by Gilles Demarteau the Elder, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman with soft curls and a gentle smile. She’s holding a rose in her right hand, and her left hand rests lightly on a ledge. Her dress has simple folds, and the background is plain, keeping all focus on her face. The artist used light and shadow to give her face a lifelike feel, especially around her cheeks and neck. The rose adds a touch of color to the mostly muted tones. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this technique works.
