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Female Head

1984

Robert Gordy

Associated Names

Robert Gordy

Artist, American, 1933 - 1986

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows a close-up of a person's face with eyes closed, focusing on their facial features. The person has a gently rounded face, a pronounced nose, and straight lips. Their hair appears voluminous and wavy, framing the face. The skin tone is dark, creating a dramatic effect. The person is not shown wearing any clothes or accessories. The background is a deep gray or charcoal color, keeping the focus on the central figure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint in black on Rives BFK wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

plate: 80.1 x 60.7 cm (31 9/16 x 23 7/8 in.)
sheet: 106.2 x 75.4 cm (41 13/16 x 29 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1991.75.114

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74890682

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