A Young Woman in Profile (1896)
Henry Tonks1896 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1937)
Specifications
- Year
- 1896
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1862–1937
About the artwork
This page presents "A Young Woman in Profile" (1896), created by Henry Tonks. Drawings in brief: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Historical background, 1896: The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is portrait.
"A Young Woman in Profile" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. 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, 1862–1937
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