
Head of a Young Woman
Cheney, Seth Wells · American
1840-1854
- Medium
- charcoal with white chalk on wove paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 3002 × 4000px
Description
The portrait shows the upper part of the subject's body, focusing on her head and a hint of her shoulders. The individual is in a three-quarter profile position, gazing slightly to the side. She has delicate facial features with a softly defined jawline, straight eyebrows, and a serene expression. Her hair is neatly arranged, pulled back and away from her face, revealing a smooth and tidy hairstyle. The clothing is only faintly visible, with minimal detail. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain and unadorned, consisting of a smooth, light-colored surface.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).