A Girl's Head I
1892
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1892
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This painting is a portrait of a young girl. She has dark hair pulled back, and her eyes are cast downward. The background is a soft, muted green. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimension in the subject's face. The contrast between light and dark areas draws the viewer's attention to the girl's features. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
