Giuseppina Massimi, Principessa Lancellotti di Lauro
1828
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1828
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a simple pencil drawing of a woman’s face and shoulders. Her hair is pulled back in soft curls, and she wears a plain dress with no jewelry. The lines are light, almost sketchy, with just enough shading to show her features. The name at the top, *Lancellotti*, suggests this might be a noblewoman, but the drawing itself feels quick and personal, like a study rather than a polished portrait. If you like this style, look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and simplicity in their work.
