Head of a Woman by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

Head of a Woman c. 1890

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

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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amateur sketch

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toned paper

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facial expression drawing

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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paper

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portrait reference

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pencil drawing

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inorganic-material

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chalk

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france

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water

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portrait drawing

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pencil work

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black-chalk

"Head of a Woman" is a graphite drawing created by the French artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes around 1890. The drawing showcases the artist's signature style, known for its delicate lines and muted tones. The subject's profile is rendered with remarkable precision, emphasizing the subtle contours of the face and the gentle flow of hair. This drawing, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, represents a captivating study of the human form and a testament to Chavannes' mastery of the artistic medium.

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