Head of an Old Woman
1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Head of an Old Woman. It was made by Augustin Théodule Ribot around 1870. The artist used pen and brown ink with brown wash on brown laid paper, which is an interesting combination of materials. This combination of materials and techniques allows for a range of tones and textures. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Realism.
