Who painted Head of a Young Woman?

Head of a Young Woman was painted by Francesco Polanzani in 1742.

Where can I see Head of a Young Woman?

Head of a Young Woman is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Head of a Young Woman?

Head of a Young Woman is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Head of a Young Woman?

Museum-quality prints of Head of a Young Woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Head of a Young Woman

Francesco Polanzani , 1742

Head of a Young Woman is an ink print by the Baroque artist Francesco Polanzani. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Car. Cignani pinx.; lower right in plate: F. Polanzani sculp.; across bottom of plate: Prototypus exstat Romae apud Revmum P.D. Camillum Tacchetti Ab. Lateran

About this work

Overview

Head of a Young Woman is a print by Francesco Polanzani, created in 1742 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a young woman in profile, her face and attire rendered in precise detail. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a high collar with a bow at the neck, framed by a soft, rounded border.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a combination of etching and engraving to achieve sharp, textured lines that clearly define the subject's features and clothing.