Turbaned Woman 1640 - 1642

guidoreni

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

possibly oil pastel

tea stained

coloured pencil

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Turbaned Woman" is a black chalk drawing created by Italian Baroque artist Guido Reni between 1640 and 1642. The drawing depicts the head and shoulders of a woman wearing a turban, the detail of the turban is rendered in great detail. The drawing appears to be a preparatory study for a larger work and is a testament to Reni's mastery of drawing. Reni was known for his graceful and elegant figures and his mastery of light and shadow.