Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward
1777
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1777
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward is a 1777 ink by Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on laid paper presents a half-length figure of a woman looking sideward. Her hair is covered, and she wears a loose-fitting garment that exposes her chest. The woman's gaze is directed to her right, and her left arm is bent, with her hand resting on her lap. The etching is characterized by bold lines and shading, which create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of light and shadow adds texture and volume to the figure, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's face and upper body. The etching is a fine example of the Baroque style, with its dramatic lighting and expressive lines. For more information on this style, look up the Baroque movement.
Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss (1730–1814) was an artist, born in Munich.
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