The image is a pencil sketch of a young child's head and part of the shoulders, seen from a three-quarter view. The child is positioned slightly angled to the viewer's left. The sketch displays delicate facial features, with softly rounded cheeks, small lips, and a gaze from lightly shaded eyes. The child's hair is depicted in soft, flowing curls that frame the face. The clothing appears to be simple, suggested by faint lines indicating a garment that covers the shoulders. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the subject. The sketch is on textured paper, which shows signs of age, including some stains and creases along the edges.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775/80
- Medium
- black chalk on bluish laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2693 × 3829 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original