Portrait Bust of Young Woman in Turban n.d.

David Allan, a Scottish artist born in 1744, created this portrait bust of a young woman wearing a turban. The drawing is rendered in graphite and heightened with red chalk on paper, which gives the piece a delicate and refined quality. The woman's calm expression and the simple yet elegant draping of the turban create a sense of timeless beauty, making the piece a compelling example of portraiture from the 18th century. The drawing is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, where art enthusiasts can appreciate its subtle details and artistic merit.