Young Woman with Hands on Hips, Front View
1626
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Israel Henriet
Israel Henriet (1590–1661) was a French artist, born in Nancy.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Young Woman with Hands on Hips, Front View is a 1626 ink by Israel Henriet, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman standing straight ahead, her hands resting on her hips. She wears a loose, flowing dress with a deep V-neck and a head covering that drapes over her shoulders. The lines of her skirt fan out wide, and the ground beneath her feet is just a simple shadow. The artist used a technique that creates fine, detailed lines—likely etching—where the paper shows the marks of the tool. This style was common in the 1600s for capturing clothing folds and faces with precision. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Israel Henriet (1590–1661) was a French artist, born in Nancy.
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