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Studies with Central Female Face

John Hamilton Mortimer

1760

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

Studies with Central Female Face is a 1760 chalk by John Hamilton Mortimer, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Hamilton Mortimer
When & what style?: 1760 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a collection of sketches on a piece of paper. In the center, there's a large drawing of a woman's face, looking down and to the right. The face is drawn with bold lines and shading, giving it a sense of depth and dimension. Around the central face, there are several smaller sketches of women in various poses. Some are standing, while others are seated or reclining. The sketches are done in a loose, expressive style, with quick lines and minimal detail. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the artist was quickly capturing the essence of their subjects. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.