Portrait Head of a Woman
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is shown from the chest up, facing forward with a neutral expression. Her dark hair is pulled back and covered with a headscarf. The woman's clothing is not detailed, but her headscarf and the background are rendered in a realistic style. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume. The painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
