This image depicts the upper body of a person, focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is slightly turned to the side, with their head tilted upwards and turned towards the left side of the image. The facial features include large, expressive eyes and slightly parted lips. The hair is curled and partially covered by a headscarf. The clothing appears draped loosely around the shoulders, with the fabric falling lightly. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a light, unadorned surface with shading for contrast.
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This image depicts the upper body of a person, focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is slightly turned to the side, with their head tilted upwards and turned towards the left side of the image. The facial features include large, expressive eyes and slightly parted lips. The hair is curled and partially covered by a headscarf. The clothing appears draped loosely around the shoulders, with the fabric falling lightly. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a light, unadorned surface with shading for contrast.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Young Girl Looking Upward

Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Date
c. 1778
Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 34.6 x 30.5 cm (13 5/8 x 12 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1987.48.1
Credit line
The Armand Hammer Collection
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Head
  • Rococo
  • girl
  • figure
Provenance

Purchased through (sale, Paris, Paul Prouté 1987, no. 27) by NGA.

NGA object ID 70161. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.