Portrait of a Girl
1701
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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French 18th Century
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Girl is a 1701 chalk by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a young woman with soft, curly hair framing her face. Her expression is calm, with a slight smile and gentle eyes. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her. The artist used only black and red chalk, giving the portrait a warm, earthy tone. The hair and shadows are drawn with careful lines, making her look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out chiaroscuro, the technique that creates strong light and shadow contrasts.
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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