Head of a Young Girl

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a young girl. She is depicted from the shoulders up, with her face turned slightly to the right. Her hair is dark and pulled back, and she wears a white shirt with a high collar. The background of the painting is dark and indistinct, which helps to focus attention on the girl's face. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the subtleties of her expression, from the soft pink of her cheeks to the bright blue of her eyes. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Mary Cassatt.