Artwork
Tête de femme, profil à droite (Head of a Woman in Profile to the Right)
Tête de femme, profil à droite (Head of a Woman in Profile to the Right) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Antonio de la Gandara. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tête de femme, profil à droite (Head of a Woman in Profile to the Right) is a 1895 lithograph by Antonio de la Gandara, executed in red-brown on china paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print presents a straightforward yet detailed portrait of a woman's head in profile, gazing to the right, with a minimalist background that emphasizes her facial features.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a restricted color palette, which fosters an intimate atmosphere and directs the viewer's attention to the subject's features. The work showcases the characteristics of lithography, a technique used to produce the print.
Artist & collection
