Artwork
Head of a Nun
Head of a Nun is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Tito Lessi. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Nun is a graphite drawing by Italian artist Tito Lessi, dated to around 1896. It is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing portrays a nun with her face tilted downward and eyes cast down, conveying an air of quiet contemplation or introspection. Her head is covered by a hood, whose soft folds frame her face.
Technique & Style
Lessi executed the work with simple, expressive lines and subtle shading, achieving depth in the subject's features. The use of chiaroscuro emphasizes volume and texture, focusing attention on the nun's face.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1896, the drawing is now held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
