Hoofd van een oude vrouw 1896

"Hoofd van een oude vrouw" is a 1896 etching by Elisa Weiler, depicting the profile of an elderly woman. The artist has used a delicate yet expressive line to capture the wrinkles and lines of the woman's face, highlighting her age. The artwork is an example of printmaking, specifically etching, a technique where the artist creates a design on a metal plate, often using a needle. The plate is then dipped in acid, which eats away at the lines, creating the image that will be printed. Weiler's etching reflects the artistic tradition of portraiture, while also incorporating a sensitive portrayal of aging.