Artwork

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman), by Henri-Charles Guérard, ink, 1895
Tête de femme (Head of a Woman), by Henri-Charles Guérard, ink, 1895

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Charles Guérard. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman) is a woodcut print created by Henri-Charles Guérard in 1895. It is executed in black and orange on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print presents a simplified portrait of a woman's head, with bold, expressive lines. The woman's features are rendered in dark tones against a flat orange background, creating a striking contrast.

Technique & Style

Guérard employed the woodcut technique, carving the design into wood and stamping it onto paper. This method resulted in sharp lines and solid colors, characteristic of the print's bold style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henri-Charles Guérard

Artist

Henri-Charles Guérard

Henri Charles Guérard (26 April 1846, Paris - 24 March 1897, Paris) was a French painter and printmaker, particularly in etching and lithography.

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