Tête de femme, profil à droite (Head of a Woman in Profile to the Right)
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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.