Artwork
Young Woman with Her Head Covered
Young Woman with Her Head Covered is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Gilles Demarteau the Elder. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman with Her Head Covered is a 1767 print by Gilles Demarteau the Elder, created using the chalk manner technique in red and black.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman with a cloth wrapped around her head, her hair visible beneath. She holds the fabric with one hand, presenting a serene figure.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, achieved through subtle shading, gives the subject a three-dimensional appearance and a soft, gentle quality. The blending of darks and lights creates a nuanced, shadowy effect.
Artist & collection
