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Head of a Matron

Anton Johann Tischbein

National Gallery of Art

The drawing shows a close-up of a female's face with large eyes, a straight nose, slightly pursed lips, and a hint of blush on the cheeks. Her hair is covered by a cloth or headscarf that wraps around her head and drapes down with ruffled edges framing her face. She is not wearing visible jewelry. The background is plain with a textured shading that contrasts with the detailed rendering of her face and head covering.

Artwork Details

Medium
black and red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3420 × 4307 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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