Head of a Nun

Tito Lessi

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a person's head and shoulders. The person is in a slightly tilted position, with their head leaning forward and slightly to the side. The facial features include closed eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The person's hair is covered, possibly by a hood or veil. The sketch does not depict detailed clothing. The background is plain with colored marks adding texture. There are markings or numbers in the bottom right corner of the paper.