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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A Young Girl Looking Upward

Jean-Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725 - 1805)

c. 1778

Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 34.6 x 30.5 cm (13 5/8 x 12 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
The Armand Hammer Collection
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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