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Suzanna Rose

Paul Adolphe Rajon

1875

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Suzanna Rose is a 1875 ink by Paul Adolphe Rajon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Adolphe Rajon
When & what style?: 1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. Her hair is pulled back under a small cap, and a lace collar frames her neck. The lines are loose and sketchy, with shading that catches the shape of her cheekbones and jaw. The artist signed the piece in 1875, and the name "Suzanna Rose" is written at the top. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one use needles and acid to create prints.