Head of a Woman

1884

Frank Duveneck

Associated Names
Frank Duveneck

Artist, American, 1848 - 1919

The image shows a close-up of a person's head and shoulders in profile, facing right. The person has long hair, a defined nose, and a strong chin. The artistic rendering emphasizes shadows on the facial features and hair. The person appears to be wearing a light-colored garment. Surrounding the person are abstract brush-like strokes suggesting a natural setting, possibly trees or foliage, with some elements resembling flowers on the right. The background has a mix of lighter and darker tones, creating a textured appearance.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Childs Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1950; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1987

  • Prints and Drawings by Duvenenck and His Circle, Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, 1987-1988

1997

  • Singular Impressions: The Monotype in America, National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, 1997

Inscriptions

upper center verso in graphite by unknown hand: by F Duveneck / at Mr. Thomas Ball's villa / Florence Italy - winter / 1884; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: F Duveneck - / at Mr. Thomas Ball's Villa, Florence / winter of 1884

Wikidata ID

Q77013234

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