Profile Head of a Young Woman
1850
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
1850
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
This painting features a profile view of a young woman's head, with her face turned to the right. She has dark, curly hair and wears a white veil or head covering that drapes down her back. The background is a soft, creamy yellow. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the subject's face. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
