1879
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Profile Head of a Japanese Girl is a 1879 by Robert Frederick Blum, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a side view of a person’s face and shoulders, drawn in loose, dark lines. The hair is pulled back, and the face tilts slightly downward, giving a quiet, thoughtful look. The background is just a few quick strokes—no extra details, just focus on the person’s shape. The sketch feels fast and sketchy, like it was drawn in one go. That’s typical of artists who worked quickly to capture light and movement. Next, check out Realism to see more art like this that focuses on everyday moments.
Robert Frederick Blum was an American artist. He was one of the youngest members of the National Academy of Design and was President of the Painters in Pastel and a member of the Society of American Artists and the…
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