Three-Quarter Portrait of a Young Girl

Ambrose McEvoy

Associated Names
Ambrose McEvoy

Artist, British, 1878 - 1927

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up. The individual is positioned with their body angled to the side and their head turned towards the viewer's left. The person has curly hair, partially covered by a large hat casting a shadow on their face. Their facial features are detailed with emphasis on the nose and lips. The clothing is loosely sketched, depicting a collared garment with button details and subtle coloring. The person's hands are on their hips, creating a confident pose. The background is a wash of light grayish hues, giving a soft texture and allowing the figure to stand out.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.5 x 36.6 cm (21 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1970.17.158


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right dimension calculations in graphite

Wikidata ID

Q64534718

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