Portrait of a Woman in Profile
1791
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1791
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Portrait of a Woman in Profile. It was made in 1791 by John Downman. The artist used black chalk and watercolor to create it. The painting is part of the Romanticism movement, which was about expressing emotions. This movement was popular in the late 18th century. To learn more about this style, check out the movement: Romanticism.
