Head of a Young Woman

About this work

This sketch shows a woman’s face turned slightly away, her neck long and smooth. Her hair is pulled back, but a few loose strands frame her cheek. The lines are soft but clear, with darker shading under her chin and around her eyes. The artist used only black and white chalk on brown paper, leaving the background plain. The focus is on the shape of her face and the gentle curve of her neck. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.