Head of a Drooping Old Woman
1768
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1768
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a tired-looking woman wearing a loose turban and a long scarf. Her head is tilted down, and her hands rest on her lap. The lines are rough and dark, with some smudges and shading to show folds in her clothes. The artist used a mix of scratchy lines and smooth tones to create texture. The paper looks old, with a slight yellow tint around the edges. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
