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Teresa Scala, Calabrese

Peter Rittig

1819

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Teresa Scala, Calabrese is a 1819 graphite by Peter Rittig, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Peter Rittig
When & what style?: 1819 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You're looking at a graphite drawing of a woman's head and shoulders. She's wearing a headscarf, and her dark hair is pulled back. Her dark eyes are looking off to the side, and she's wearing a simple white shirt. The drawing is done in a soft, romantic style. The woman's face is serene, and her features are delicate. The artist has used gentle lines to capture her expression. The background of the drawing is plain, which helps to focus attention on the woman's face. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.