Head of Anacapri Girl 1878

"Head of Anacapri Girl" (1878) is an oil painting by the American artist John Singer Sargent. It depicts the profile of a young woman, her dark hair framing her face. Sargent's distinctive use of loose brushstrokes and rich colors creates a sense of immediacy and vitality in the portrait, which is a testament to his skill and talent for capturing the beauty and essence of his subjects. The artwork's intimate scale and the delicate rendering of the subject's features suggest a personal connection between the artist and the sitter. The painting is currently part of a private collection.