Who painted Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)?

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman) was painted by Henri-Charles Guérard in 1895.

Where can I see Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)?

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)?

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)?

Museum-quality prints of Tête de femme (Head of a Woman) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)

Henri-Charles Guérard , 1895

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Charles Guérard. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:stamped upper right verso in black: 012

About this work

Overview

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman) is a woodcut print created by Henri-Charles Guérard in 1895. It is executed in black and orange on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print presents a simplified portrait of a woman's head, with bold, expressive lines. The woman's features are rendered in dark tones against a flat orange background, creating a striking contrast.

Technique & Style

Guérard employed the woodcut technique, carving the design into wood and stamping it onto paper. This method resulted in sharp lines and solid colors, characteristic of the print's bold style.