Hoofd van een meisje Possibly 1893 - 1895

This is Camille Bourget's "Hoofd van een meisje", an intimate portrait rendered through delicate lines and subtle tonal variations. The artwork is a symphony in monochrome, evoking a sense of quiet introspection. The composition is intriguing; the girl’s face is softly lit, drawing us into her gaze, while the background remains ambiguous, a series of vertical strokes that suggest space without defining it. The artist's formal arrangement leads us to ponder the girl’s state of mind. Is she lost in thought, or is there a deeper melancholy? The structure is defined by an economy of means, the artist having created a rich visual experience from a restricted palette, compelling us to look closer and to feel the subtle energy of the artwork. Ultimately, it reminds us that visual art is a site of continuous engagement and interpretation.