A Woman in Profile and a Pollard Tree in Bloom

1885

Melchior Lechter

Associated Names
Melchior Lechter

Artist, German, 1865 - 1937

The image shows a side profile portrait of a person, capturing their upper body and head. The individual is positioned in profile, facing left. They have distinct facial features with a prominent nose and a defined jawline. Their hair is styled in curls and pulled back neatly. The person is dressed in what appears to be period clothing, with a high-collared shirt that has some detailing. They are wearing a single earring, which is visible on the ear facing the viewer. The background consists of a detailed sketch of trees with branches and leaves, adding a textured element to the composition. The image has an overall classic, drawn appearance with elements annotated, including dates and text on the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conte crayon with stumping on brown paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.5 x 24.7 cm (12 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.3.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Jill Newhouse, New York); Private Collection, New York; (Collins Paintings and Drawings, New York); purchased by NGA, 2003.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center in crayon: 31.10.85; lower right in crayon: 31.10.85

Wikidata ID

Q64614289

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