Head of a Woman
1872
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1872
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting is a portrait of a woman, depicted in a side profile. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a white garment with a V-neckline. The background is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed away from the viewer. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
