Artwork
Head of a Woman in Profile (George Sand)
Head of a Woman in Profile (George Sand) is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Pierre Jean David d'Angers. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This drawing is a portrait of George Sand, the pseudonym of writer Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin, created by David d'Angers.
About this work
The woman is George Sand, a famous writer who used a man’s name so her books would be taken seriously.
This is a side-view drawing of a woman with short, wavy hair, looking up and to the left. Her expression is calm, almost lost in thought.
The woman is George Sand, a famous writer who used a man’s name so her books would be taken seriously. The artist, David d’Angers, made portraits of many important people at the time. He drew her with respect, showing her strength and independence.
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Overview
This drawing is a portrait of George Sand, the pseudonym of writer Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin, created by David d'Angers.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait captures George Sand in profile, lost in thought, conveying a sense of independence and intellectual depth. David d'Angers sympathetically rendered her character, reflecting her strong personality.
Technique & Style
The drawing is a side-view representation of George Sand with short, wavy hair, characterized by a calm and contemplative expression. The artist's skillful rendering of her features emphasizes her introspective nature.
History & Provenance
David d'Angers created this drawing in relation to a medallion portrait of George Sand, as part of his series of portraits of notable figures of his time.
Context
George Sand was a prominent writer who adopted a male pseudonym to have her work taken seriously, reflecting the societal norms of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Jean David (12 March 1788 – 4 January 1856) was a French sculptor, medalist and active freemason.
