Artwork
Head of a Matron
Head of a Matron is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Anton Johann Tischbein. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Matron is a drawing created by Anton Johann Tischbein in 1752 using black and red chalk on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman's profile, turned slightly towards the viewer, with her hair pulled back under a cap. The careful rendering of her facial lines conveys a sense of maturity and character.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a mix of black and red chalk to achieve varying textures, from rough to smooth. The sketchy execution focuses on the face and neck, omitting extraneous details like clothing and background.
Artist & collection
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