Head of a Lady (after Thomas Lawrence)
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She has dark, curly hair and is looking to the right. Her skin is pale, and her lips are painted red. The background is a muted green color. The woman's expression is neutral, and her eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to look up the term "chiaroscuro".
