Portrait Of A Young Girl - Late 19th, Early 20th Century - Drawing

This drawn portrait of a young girl seen in profile, testifies to the remarkable mastery of the artist, who, like his model, remained anonymous. The face, with its delicate features, finely outlined, is rendered with great sensitivity: the artist captures both youth, innocence and a certain meditative gravity in the young girl's expression. T

he modeling of the face is subtle, playing on shadows to give volume and animate the flesh. The hair, long and falling freely, is treated with a contrasting density, reinforcing the sculptural aspect of the head. The gaze, although turned towards the horizon off-screen, seems concentrated, adding an introspective dimension to the work.

The tight framing and the neutral background highlight the subject without distraction. The choice of profile, often associated with classical or idealized representations, evokes a form of timeless serenity. Our drawing is part of the academic tradition, and can be dated to the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th century.