Artwork
Head of a Girl
Head of a Girl is a silver drawing by Thomas Wilmer Dewing. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The painting is called Head of a Girl.
It was made by Thomas Wilmer Dewing in 1909.
The artist used silverpoint on prepared wove paper, which is an interesting fact about this work.
You can learn more about this technique and others like it at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, or by looking into the work of artist Dewing, Thomas Wilmer.
Overview
Head of a Girl is a drawing by American artist Thomas Wilmer Dewing, dated to around 1909. The work is executed in silverpoint on specially prepared wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the drawing is a youthful female figure, portrayed solely through the depiction of her head. The focus on a single, serene facial expression suggests an exploration of quiet contemplation or introspection.
Technique & Style
Dewing utilized silverpoint, a delicate technique involving drawing with a silver stylus on a prepared surface, to achieve fine, detailed lines and subtle shading. This method suits the work's intimate, portrait-like character.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1909, specific details regarding the drawing's early ownership and exhibition history are not provided in the available information.
Context
Head of a Girl reflects the early 20th-century interest in capturing psychological depth through portraiture. Dewing's use of traditional mediums like silverpoint also nods to historical European drawing practices.
Legacy
While not widely renowned on its own, the drawing contributes to the broader understanding of Dewing's oeuvre and the continued appreciation of silverpoint as a nuanced drawing technique in modern art.
Artist & collection
