Hoofd van een meisje c. 1858

Bastiaan de Poorter's "Hoofd van een meisje" is a delicate pencil drawing from 1858 housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the head and shoulder of a young woman with her head resting on her hand, her features obscured by the subtle shading. The artist's signature, "B. de Poorter," is visible in the lower right corner. The intricate hatching and subtle shading create a sense of volume and depth, characteristic of the artist's meticulous style. The artwork exemplifies the artist's fascination with the human form, capturing the quiet beauty of a fleeting moment.