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Head of a Woman Looking Up

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper part of a person's body with the focus on the head and shoulder. The individual's head is tilted upwards, looking towards the upper right corner of the frame. The facial features include a prominent nose and slightly parted lips. The person's hair is wavy, cascading around the head and down the neck. They are wearing draped fabric over their shoulder. The drawing style emphasizes contours and shadows, creating depth and texture. The background is a plain, textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1767
Medium
chalk manner printed in black and orange-red
Dimensions
3299 × 4315 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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