Head of a Nun

c. 1895/1896

Tito Lessi

Associated Names
Tito Lessi

Artist, Italian, 1858 - 1917

The image is a sketch of a person's head and shoulders. The person is in a slightly tilted position, with their head leaning forward and slightly to the side. The facial features include closed eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The person's hair is covered, possibly by a hood or veil. The sketch does not depict detailed clothing. The background is plain with colored marks adding texture. There are markings or numbers in the bottom right corner of the paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35 × 25.2 cm (13 3/4 × 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.158.1.b

Associated Artworks

The image depicts the head of a person with their eyes closed, facing slightly downward. The facial features include a composed expression with soft shading suggesting light falling on the face. The hair is dark, straight, and slightly tousled, framing the face. Pencil sketch textures create a soft background ambiance. The shoulders of the person blend into the background sketch lines. The background is an unfinished, light sketch without specific objects or scenery.

Head of a Youth and a Man with a Moustache

Tito Lessi

1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Gonnelli, Florence, 15 June 2016, no. 556); (Pandora Old Masters, New York); purchased 2018 by NGA.

Associated Names

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