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The image shows a close-up of a person's head and shoulders in profile, facing right. The person has long hair, a defined nose, and a strong chin. The artistic rendering emphasizes shadows on the facial features and hair. The person appears to be wearing a light-colored garment. Surrounding the person are abstract brush-like strokes suggesting a natural setting, possibly trees or foliage, with some elements resembling flowers on the right. The background has a mix of lighter and darker tones, creating a textured appearance.
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Head of a Woman

Frank Duveneck (American, 1848 - 1919)

1884

Medium
monotype in brown and black on wove paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet: 31.12 × 43.34 cm (12 1/4 × 17 1/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund, 1950)
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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