Head of a Young Woman

1927

André Derain

Associated Names
André Derain

Artist, French, 1880 - 1954

The image shows a sketch of a person with a head and shoulders view. The individual is facing slightly to the right with a downward gaze. Their facial features are depicted with pencil lines, showing strong cheekbones, a defined nose, and closed lips. The person has long hair styled in a soft, flowing manner. They appear to be wearing a lightly sketched garment around the neckline and shoulders. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the subject's expression and hair.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.2 x 34.5 cm (19 x 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.92


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kennedy Galleries, New York); Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased September 17, 1964; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 13/100 (not deciphered) / A12392; lower right in graphite: es

Wikidata ID

Q76335543

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