Study of a Young Girl's Head and Shoulders (Baroness de Meyer)
1898
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1898
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting is a portrait of a young girl. She has dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket with a light-colored shirt underneath. The background is a solid brown color. The girl's face is the main focus of the painting, and her features are rendered in soft, gentle brushstrokes. Her eyes are cast downward, giving the impression that she is lost in thought. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
