Head of Girl (1806)
Sir David Wilkie1806 · Square · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1841)
Specifications
- Year
- 1806
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1785–1841
About the artwork
Dated 1806, "Head of Girl" is an artwork by Sir David Wilkie. About the period around 1806: Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in square orientation. Background on Drawings: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash.
"Head of Girl" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1785–1841
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