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Young Woman with Her Head Covered
Young Woman with Her Head Covered is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Gilles Demarteau the Elder. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across bottom of plate: Neuvieme Esteampe a plusieurs Crayons. Tirée du Cabinet de Monsieur de la Haye. A Paris chés Demarteau Graveur de Roy, ruë de la Pelterie à la Cloche près le Palais. No. 156.
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Overview
Young Woman with Her Head Covered is a 1767 print by Gilles Demarteau the Elder, created using the chalk manner technique in red and black.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman with a cloth wrapped around her head, her hair visible beneath. She holds the fabric with one hand, presenting a serene figure.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, achieved through subtle shading, gives the subject a three-dimensional appearance and a soft, gentle quality. The blending of darks and lights creates a nuanced, shadowy effect.
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