Bust of a Young Woman

c. 1900

Augustus John

Associated Names
Augustus John

Artist, Welsh, 1878 - 1961

The image is a pencil drawing depicting a person's upper body. The person is sitting at a slight angle with their head turned forward. Their facial features include well-defined eyebrows, a straight nose, and subtle lips. Their hair is medium length, wavy, and parted in the middle. The person is wearing a loosely fitted garment with a high, rounded collar. Their right hand is visible with detailed fingers. There are no additional objects in the drawing. The background consists of light, sketchy lines. A faint signature "John" is present in the bottom right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk on paper, laid down

  • Credit Line

    The John U. and Evelyn S. Nef Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 37 x 25 cm (14 9/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
    mount: 45.5 x 28.5 cm (17 15/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.60.75


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Evelyn Nef, Washington, D.C.; bequest to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64536993

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