Study of a Woman's Head
Robert Braithwaite Martineau 19/01/1826 - 13/02/1869
Summary
Study of a woman's head and shoulders. The subject has dark straight hair, parted in the middle, and pinned up at the back of her head. Her head is tilted to the left with her eyes following the same direction. She is wearing earrings. The forms have been built up with soft gradations of tone.
Object Name
Study of a Woman's Head
Creators Name
Date Created
about 1860
Dimensions
Sight: 14cm x 19.2cm
Paper Size: 18cm x 24cm
accession number
1951.8 A
Collection Group
Support
Paper (buff)
Medium
Pencil
White heightening
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