Head of a Woman, Full Face
1768
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Le Prince
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (1771–1771) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Head of a Woman, Full Face is a 1768 ink by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman’s face straight on, her features simple and clear. She wears a patterned head covering and a high-necked dress with ruffles at the collar. The lines are smooth but slightly faded, giving it a soft, sketchy look. The artist used a mix of shading and fine lines to show texture, especially in her hair and fabric. The date "1768" and the name "Le Prince" are signed in the corner—this was made over 250 years ago. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carved lines into metal plates to print images.
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (1771–1771) was an artist.
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