Head of Sleeping Girl 1800

"Head of Sleeping Girl" is a pencil drawing on paper created in 1800 by Dutch artist Pieter Gaal. The drawing features a close-up view of a sleeping young woman's head. The delicate lines of the drawing create a sense of softness and vulnerability, capturing the peaceful expression of the sleeping subject. This small, intimate work is a testament to Gaal’s skill in capturing the human form with precision and sensitivity, and exemplifies the artistic trends of Neoclassicism in the early 19th century. The drawing, which is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the artist's interest in capturing the essence of individual beauty.