A Young Girl Looking Upward

c. 1778

Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Artist, French, 1725 - 1805

This image depicts the upper body of a person, focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is slightly turned to the side, with their head tilted upwards and turned towards the left side of the image. The facial features include large, expressive eyes and slightly parted lips. The hair is curled and partially covered by a headscarf. The clothing appears draped loosely around the shoulders, with the fabric falling lightly. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a light, unadorned surface with shading for contrast.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    The Armand Hammer Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 30.5 cm (13 5/8 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1987.48.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased through (sale, Paris, Paul Prouté 1987, no. 27) by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1987

  • Paul Proute, CATALOGUE "CAMPAGNOLA", 1987, no.27.

1989

  • Hammer 1989, 3rd entry.

Wikidata ID

Q64581124

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