Head of a Young Woman

Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Artwork: Head of a Young Woman
Description: This is a drawing by Jean-Antoine Watteau in black, red, and white chalk on brown paper. The drawing shows the head and shoulders of a young woman in profile. The woman is wearing a simple dress with a square neckline. Her hair is pulled back in a bun and she is wearing a small earring in her left ear. The woman’s face is serene and thoughtful. The drawing is a study for Watteau’s painting “The Embarkation for Cythera”.
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