Head of an Italian Woman 1878

John Singer Sargent's "Head of an Italian Woman" (1878) portrays a young woman with a gentle expression, her features delicately rendered in the artist's characteristically loose and painterly style. The light plays across her face, highlighting her smooth skin and highlighting her eyes, lending the portrait a sense of realism and intimacy. The use of vibrant colors, particularly in the flower in her hair, contributes to the overall sense of vibrancy and life, a hallmark of Sargent's work. This portrait exemplifies Sargent's mastery of portraiture and his keen observation of the human form.