1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Head of a Woman in Profile is a 1857 oil by Thomas Couture, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows the profile of a woman's head, turned to the left. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a white garment with a patterned edge. The background is dark and mottled. The woman's face is rendered in soft, gentle brushstrokes, with subtle shading that suggests a quiet contemplation. The overall effect is one of understated elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Thomas Couture.
Thomas Couture (French pronunciation: ; 21 December 1815 – 30 March 1879) was a French history painter and teacher.
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