1522
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Woman Pulling Her Hair is a 1522 ink by Marcantonio Raimondi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching and engraving depicts a woman in a flowing dress, her long hair blowing in the wind as she pulls it with both hands. Her face is contorted in a mixture of pain and determination. The woman's dress is draped around her body, revealing her bare feet as she stands on a grassy surface. The woman's pose and facial expression suggest a sense of struggle or turmoil, adding a layer of depth to the image. The use of etching and engraving techniques creates a sense of texture and detail, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's hair and dress. This image is reminiscent of the works of Albrecht Dürer, a German artist known for his detailed engravings and etchings.
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
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