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Malinconia (Melancholy, or Head of a Woman)

Luigi Conconi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person from the upper shoulders up. The individual has their head slightly tilted to the right and their eyes closed or looking down. The facial features are soft and slightly blurred, focusing on the eyes, nose, and lips. The hair is short and indistinct, blending with the background. The person is not wearing prominent clothing. The background consists of muted earthy tones blending with the subject's image. There are no visible accessories or objects in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
before 1913
Medium
monotype etching printed in color on parchment
Dimensions
5581 × 10587 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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