The artwork entitled “Head of a Young Woman” is an oil painting created by James McNeill Whistler around 1890. This piece, rendered on wood and canvas, belongs to the Realism art movement and falls within the genre of portraiture. The dimensions of the artwork are 37.8 x 45.8 cm.
In the artwork, a young woman with a serene and contemplative expression is depicted. Her facial features are softly rendered, and her dark hair contrasts with the subdued, almost ethereal background. The artist’s brushstrokes and use of light capture the delicate texture of her skin and the gentle folds of her garment, enhancing the naturalism characteristic of Realism. The muted color palette and the simplistic yet profound composition invite viewers to ponder the quiet introspection of the portrayed subject.
