Head of a Woman
1810
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1810
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting is a portrait of a woman, depicted from the shoulders up. Her dark hair is pulled back into a bun, and she wears a red shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is dark, with visible brushstrokes. The woman's face is turned slightly to her left, and her expression is neutral. Her skin has a soft, rosy glow, and her eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.
