Idealt kvindehoved 1726 - 1748

"Idealt kvindehoved" (Ideal Woman's Head) is a pastel drawing by Danish artist David Gardelle, created between 1726 and 1748. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases a close-up portrait of a woman's head, emphasizing her delicate features and graceful pose. The pastel medium creates a soft, ethereal quality, characteristic of the Rococo period, highlighting the idealized beauty of the subject. This intimate study of the female form exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing delicate details and conveying an air of gentle serenity.