Two Studies of the Head of a Young Man Crowned with a Laurel Wreath

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of two side profile busts of a person with long wavy hair. Both profiles are depicted from the shoulder up. The left profile is slightly turned towards the viewer, while the right one is facing away. Both profiles have detailed facial structures with strong noses and chins. They wear a laurel wreath tied at the back, intricately sketched into their hair. The clothing is minimally indicated as a robe or draped garment. In the background, the paper is plain, emphasizing the detailed figures. The drawing includes ink notes and a signature at the bottom, with a date marked as 1813.