Head of a Girl (Mädchenkopf)

1911

Joseph Uhl

Associated Names
Joseph Uhl

Artist, German, 1877-1945

The image is a close-up portrait of a person from the shoulders up. The person is positioned in a three-quarter view, with their head slightly turned to the side, looking off to the left. The facial features are delicate, with soft contours and expressive eyes. The hair is long and wavy, cascading down from under a wide-brimmed hat. The clothing visible consists of fabric draped around the shoulders, suggesting a top or dress. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in brown-black on heavy wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Ruth Ivor

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.8 x 16.5 cm (8 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 31.3 x 23.9 cm (12 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.35.1


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right in graphite: Joseph Uhl 2KRF XXII, S

Wikidata ID

Q75118250

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