Head of a Woman (from McGuire Scrapbook) 1821 - 1880

This pencil drawing, "Head of a Woman (from McGuire Scrapbook)," is a portrait by American artist George Augustus Baker Jr. created between 1821 and 1880. The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, features a woman with a gentle expression, her hair swept back in a loose bun, captured in a delicate and realistic style. The subtle shading of the drawing highlights the contours of her face, creating a sense of depth and dimension.