1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Head of a Woman (verso) is a 1857 by Thomas Couture, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a sketch of a woman’s face in profile, drawn in loose, sketchy lines. The paper is worn, with some tears and a faded red mark near the top. The shading is soft, leaving the features simple but clear. The drawing feels quick, like a study rather than a finished work. It’s hard to tell what the artist was aiming for, but the focus is on the shape of her head and hair. If you like this style, look up Realism.
Thomas Couture (French pronunciation: ; 21 December 1815 – 30 March 1879) was a French history painter and teacher.
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