Head of a Young Woman

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Jean-Baptiste Le Prince

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed drawing of a person's head and upper body. The person is depicted in a slightly turned position, gazing upwards to the right of the viewer. Their facial features include a soft, rounded face with a serene expression. The hair is long, flowing, and adorned with delicate flowers, giving it a wreath-like appearance. The hair falls in curls and braids down the shoulders. The person appears to be wearing a draped garment, which is visible over one shoulder. There are no noticeable pieces of jewelry or objects being held. The background consists of textured, cross-hatched lines, creating depth and shadow, within a bordered frame that surrounds the drawing.