1778
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Head of a Woman is a 1778 oil by George Romney, a Neoclassicism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting shows a woman's head, turned slightly to her right. Her hair is pulled back, and she looks straight ahead with a neutral expression. The background is a warm, golden color. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the subject's face. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you might want to look up George Romney.
George Romney (26 December 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
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