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Frauenkopf im Profil, by Wilhelm Füssli, oil, 1855

Frauenkopf im Profil

Wilhelm Füssli

1855

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Frauenkopf im Profil is a 1855 oil by Wilhelm Füssli, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Wilhelm Füssli
When & what style?
1855 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, depicted in profile. She has dark hair and is wearing an orange top. The woman's face is blurred, but her expression appears calm and introspective. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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