Artwork
Profile of a Girl
Profile of a Girl is a print by the Romanticist artist Robert Frederick Blum. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Profile of a Girl is a print by Robert Frederick Blum, dated to around 1804, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a girl in profile, shown from the shoulders up, with her hair styled in a low bun against a solid-colored background. The focus is on the subject, with her features rendered in soft, gentle light.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of shading and texture creates depth and dimension in the portrait, resulting in a simple yet elegant overall effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Frederick Blum was an American artist. He was one of the youngest members of the National Academy of Design and was President of the Painters in Pastel and a member of the Society of American Artists and the…
Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile
Tête de femme, profil à droite (Head of a Woman in Profile to the Right)
Woman in Full Profile (Grand profil de femme)
Head of a Young Woman
Frauenkopf (Head of Woman)
Profile Head of a Woman
Head of a Young Girl (Tete de jeune fille)
Head of a Woman
Tête de femme, profil à droite (Head of a Woman in Profile to the Right)