Buste van een onbekende oude vrouw 1758 - 1808

Christina Chalon's "Buste van een onbekende oude vrouw" is a small, intimate etching of an elderly woman. The composition is simple, featuring a close-up portrait of the woman's head and shoulders. The etching is characterized by its textured surface, achieved through the use of cross-hatching and stippling, conveying a sense of depth and detail in the subject's features. This work, dating from 1758 to 1808, is a testament to Chalon's skill in portraying individual character, leaving a lasting impression of the anonymous sitter's life.