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 is a lithograph created by Antonio de la Gandara in 1895. The work depicts a woman's profile against a plain background, characterized by soft lighting and contemplative expression.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman with her hair pulled back, conveys a sense of introspection through her thoughtful gaze. The simplicity of the composition focuses attention on her profile, inviting quiet reflection.
Technique & Style
Executed in black lithograph on heavy japan paper, the piece showcases de la Gandara's use of simple, precise lines to achieve depth without intricate shading, highlighting lithography's capability for fine detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895, specific provenance details are not provided, though the work's medium and date situate it within late 19th-century printmaking practices.
Context
Contemporaneous with the works of Toulouse-Lautrec, this piece can be contextualized within the broader landscape of late 19th-century French printmaking, though de la Gandara's style here leans towards understated elegance rather than Lautrec's vivid theatricality.
Legacy
While specific legacy or impact of Tête de femme, profil à droite is not detailed, it contributes to the broader appreciation of lithography as a expressive medium in late 19th-century art.
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