Portrait of a Woman c. 19th century

"Portrait of a Woman" is a 19th-century etching by William B. Closson, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The work features a woman's profile in a simple, elegant pose, with a focus on her delicate neck and intricately styled hair. This intimate portrait exemplifies the artist's mastery of line and detail, and the use of etching as a medium for capturing subtle nuances of light and shadow. The print is characterized by its soft and refined lines, resulting in a portrait that is both realistic and evocative.