Head of a Woman 1837 - 1911

"Head of a Woman" is a red chalk drawing by Alphonse Legros, created between 1837 and 1911. The drawing, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a woman's head in profile, her face partially obscured by a head covering. Legros's use of hatching creates subtle shading, highlighting the delicate features of the subject and emphasizing the contours of her face. This work exemplifies Legros's mastery of realism, reflecting the influence of the 19th-century French academic tradition.