Female Head
1860
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Female Head is a 1860 unspecified by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait features a young woman with dark hair, wearing a white dress and a brown shawl. Her head is turned slightly to the right, and her gaze is directed downward. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The contrast between light and dark adds volume to the subject's face and clothing.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
