Artwork
Head of a Girl
Head of a Girl is a watercolor work on paper by the Art Brut artist Fleetwood-Walker. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
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This sketch shows a simple, loose portrait of a girl’s face. The lines are quick and rough, with soft watercolor washes for skin and hair. You can barely make out a dress collar and a hint of a window behind her.
The painting feels unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. The signature in the corner reads "Fleetwood-Walker" with a date around 1940.
If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
Overview
Head of a Girl is a watercolour portrait depicting a young female subject.
Technique & Style
The work is characterised by loose, expressive lines and soft washes, suggesting a rapid study rather than a finished piece. The artist's use of watercolour creates a sense of softness and immediacy.
History & Provenance
Signed by the artist Fleetwood-Walker, the work bears a date, although the visible date appears to be around 1940, not matching the expected 1920 date.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made delicate watercolours of faces and figures in the mid-20th century.
Margaret Gainsborough, copied from Thomas Gainsborough's portrait of his two daughters, Mary and Margaret (ca.1758) in the Victoria and Albert Museum
Mary Gainsborough, copied from Thomas Gainsborough's portrait of his two daughters, Mary and Margaret (ca.1758) in the Victoria and Albert Museum
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Kept In
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Head of a Young Girl