Bust of a woman
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Bust of a woman is a 1738 by Benjamin West, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing is a portrait of a woman, depicted from the shoulders up. Her head is turned slightly to her right, and she gazes directly at the viewer. The artist has used a range of lines and shading to create depth and texture in the image. The woman's hair is styled in loose, flowing curls that frame her face. Her features are rendered in delicate detail, from the gentle curve of her eyebrows to the soft contours of her cheeks. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this drawing, explore the technique of cross-hatching.
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