Head of an English Girl

1961

Larry Rivers

Associated Names
Larry Rivers

Artist, American, 1923 - 2002

This is a painting of a distorted face created with dynamic brush strokes. The image features an abstract representation with rough, expressive lines creating the features of a face, primarily focusing on intense eyes, a defined nose, and lips. The use of black and grey hues gives the work a monochromatic and somewhat somber tone. Different strokes and angles provide a sense of movement and emotion, with textures and overlapping layers adding depth to the artwork.
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Provenance

Universal Ltd. Art Editions; purchased 1962 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

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Wikidata ID

Q65510679

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