Head of a Young Woman c. 1880

This is a pencil sketch by Paul Cézanne, a prominent Post-Impressionist artist, created around 1880. The work, titled "Head of a Young Woman," features a simplified yet expressive rendering of a woman's face. Cézanne's signature approach to form and volume is evident in the subtle shading and contours of the head and hair, capturing the essence of the subject rather than a photorealistic portrayal. While the drawing is simple in its execution, it showcases the artist's innovative exploration of depicting human form, characteristic of his later artistic development.