The image depicts a detailed drawing of a person's head and shoulders. The individual is facing slightly to the side with their head tilted downwards. They have curly hair and wear a garment with visible stitches. There is a faint outline around the neck, suggesting a necklace or collar. The background is a textured surface.

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Head of a Woman

Andrea del Sarto (Florentine, 1486 - 1530)

c. 1515

Medium: black chalk on laid paper
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 33 x 22.4 cm (13 x 8 13/16 in.)
Culture: Italian
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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