Study of a Girl's Head

c. 1858

Elihu Vedder

Associated Names
Elihu Vedder

Artist, American, 1836 - 1923

The image shows a sketch of a person's head and partial neck, with delicate facial features indicating a serene expression. The person's head is slightly tilted to the side and looking downward. The hairstyle is an elegant updo, with the hair neatly swept back and possibly braided. The person is wearing a high-collared garment, and there are no visible signs of jewelry or objects being held. The background is a plain, unadorned sheet of paper, with some slight discoloration.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1988

  • Borghi & Co., Visions of Italy, 1988, 7.

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 23

Wikidata ID

Q64558368

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