Head Of A Woman
To scale 31 x 25 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Created during Waterhouse's most productive period, this drawing reflects his deep engagement with neoclassical training combined with the romantic revival that defined late Victorian art. Working in the tradition of Renaissance masters who elevated drawing to an art form in itself, Waterhouse used such studies to explore the psychological depth of his subjects before translating them into his celebrated oil paintings; this particular work showcases his ability to convey narrative through subtle gesture and expression, a skill that would make his mythological and literary paintings among the most beloved works of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The drawing's refined execution and careful attention to the play of light across the subject's features demonstrates why Waterhouse was considered among the finest draughtsmen of his generation.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 25 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 181621
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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