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Head of a Girl

Hans Meyer

1870

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

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Head of a Girl is a 1870 by Hans Meyer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hans Meyer
When & what style?: 1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a drawing of a young woman’s face and shoulders. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a high-necked dress with a lace collar. The lines are soft, and the shading is gentle, especially on her skin and hair. The artist focused on small details like the texture of her dress and the way light hits her face. This style was common in the late 1800s. Look up Realism next to see more works like this.