Head of a Woman

Paul Gavarni

Associated Names
Paul Gavarni

Artist, French, 1804 - 1866

This image shows a drawing of the upper three-quarters of a person's profile facing left. The person is depicted in a seated or hunched position, with their body slightly bent forward. Their facial features are detailed with a prominent nose and light hatching to show aging contours. The person wears a hat or head covering that obscures their hair, and loose, flowing clothing typical of a robe or cloak. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is plain with crosshatching lines for depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 13.5 x 11.5 cm (5 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4600


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1953

  • Ross 1953, 23 (possibly).

Wikidata ID

Q64619030

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