Head of an Old Woman

About this work

This sketch shows a close-up of an older woman’s face. The lines are soft and rough, like pencil on paper, with no color. Her hair is drawn in quick, wavy strokes, and her eyes are large and focused. The paper looks worn, with some dark smudges and light patches. The artist focused on simple shapes and shading to show her features. The drawing feels quick, like a study rather than a finished work. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.