Head of a Woman
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman’s face in profile, turned slightly toward us. Her hair is styled in loose curls, and she wears a high-necked dress with a dark collar. The lines are soft and sketchy, with some areas left lighter to show shadows. The artist focused on capturing the flow of her hair and the gentle curve of her neck. This style fits the loose, expressive look of Impressionism. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style changed portraiture.
