Artwork
Head of a Woman (verso)
Head of a Woman (verso) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Thomas Couture. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Woman (verso) is a drawing by Thomas Couture, a French artist and educator, created circa 1857. It is a sketch of a woman's profile, characterized by loose lines and soft shading.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed in a loose, sketchy style, with an emphasis on capturing the shape of the subject's head and hair. The soft shading and simple features suggest a quick study rather than a finished work.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Couture was a prominent figure in French art, known for his historical compositions and as a teacher to notable artists such as Édouard Manet and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes.
Context
Couture's work is associated with the Realist movement, which emphasized accurate and unromanticized depictions of everyday life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Couture (French pronunciation: ; 21 December 1815 – 30 March 1879) was a French history painter and teacher.
