Artwork
Tête de Jeune Fille
Tête de Jeune Fille is a print by the Romanticist artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tête de Jeune Fille is a print created by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes in 1861. It is a representative work by the French artist, known for his murals and influential role in the art world.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the head and neck of a young girl with her hair tied back in a simple bow. Her calm and steady gaze is rendered with soft shading, creating a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines and smooth blends of light and shadow, giving it an unfinished, sketch-like quality. The artist's signature is discreetly placed in the corner.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (French pronunciation: ; 14 December 1824 – 24 October 1898) was a French painter known for his mural painting, who came to be known as "the painter for France".
