Who painted Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward?

Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward was painted by Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss in 1777.

Where can I see Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward?

Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward?

Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward

Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss , 1777

Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward is an ink print by the Baroque artist Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward is an etching created by Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss in 1777 on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a woman with covered hair and a loose-fitting garment, gazing to her right with her left arm bent and hand on her lap. The image focuses on her face and upper body, inviting the viewer to contemplate her expression.

Technique & Style

Bold lines and shading create depth and dimensionality, while the artist's use of light and shadow adds texture and volume to the figure. The etching exemplifies the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic lighting and expressive lines.