Female Head in Profile to Right n.d.

drawing, print, paper, inorganic-material, chalk, charcoal, black-chalk

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

paper

charcoal art

pencil drawing

inorganic-material

underpainting

chalk

water

watercolour illustration

charcoal

italy

black-chalk

watercolor

This charcoal drawing, "Female Head in Profile to Right," by Italian Baroque artist Carlo Cignani, is a masterful study of the human form. Cignani, known for his frescoes and paintings, was a renowned draftsman who used drawing to explore anatomical detail and refine his compositions. The simplicity of the single head in profile allows the viewer to fully appreciate Cignani's skill in rendering the subtle contours of the face and the delicate texture of the hair. The artist's signature, "Carlo Cignani," can be seen in the top left corner of the drawing, adding an extra layer of authenticity to this captivating work.