Head of a Girl c. 1909

Thomas Wilmer Dewing was a prominent American artist known for his refined and elegant style. This delicate charcoal drawing, "Head of a Girl," created around 1909, showcases Dewing's mastery of subtle shading and the depiction of soft, ethereal beauty. The subtle, almost translucent quality of the drawing, a hallmark of Dewing's work, captures the delicate features of the young woman, with an emphasis on light and shadow. The simple composition and the subject's introspective gaze, suggest a sense of quiet contemplation. Dewing's "Head of a Girl" is a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of beauty and tranquility.