Tête de femme, profil à droite (Head of a Woman in Profile to the Right)

Tête de femme, profil à droite (Head of a Woman in Profile to the Right)

Antonio de la Gandara

1895

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman's head in profile, looking to the right. It's a simple, yet detailed portrait. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting, with minimal background. The artist used a limited color palette to create a sense of intimacy. This helps draw the viewer's attention to the woman's features. To learn more about the printing method used to create this portrait, look up the technique: lithography.

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