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Female Head

1984

Robert Gordy

Associated Names

Robert Gordy

Artist, American, 1933 - 1986

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image displays a close-up view of a person's face from the top of the forehead to below the shoulders. Their head is tilted slightly forward. The person's facial features are stylized with prominent lines highlighting a closed eye, a nose, and lips. The hair is wavy and dark, framing the face. The person appears without clothing details. The focus is on the texture and shading of the skin. They are not wearing jewelry or holding objects. The background is textured in shades of gray, contrasting with the face.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint in black on Rives BFK wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

plate: 80.1 x 60.7 cm (31 9/16 x 23 7/8 in.)
sheet: 106 x 75.6 cm (41 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1991.75.117

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74890704

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