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Head of a Girl
The sketch 'Head of a Girl' is a work made by Diego Velázquez around 1618. It is a portrait study created with chalk on paper, showing a subtle examination of the facial features of a young girl, characteristic of Baroque interest in realism and emotional expression.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Diego Velázquez
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Date of birth and death
Baptised on 6 June 1599 – Died 6 August 1660
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Natinality
Spanish
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Style
Baroque
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Significant works
The Surrender of Breda, Rokeby Venus, Portrait of Innocent X, Las Meninas, Las Hilanderas
Information about the work
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Year:
1618
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Execution technique:
Chalk on paper
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Theme:
portrait, sketch, facial study, realism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work documents the early creative phase of the artist, focusing on the study of anatomical details and expression, which influenced his later, more mature portraits.
The key to interpreting the work
When analyzing this work, one should consider the sketching technique as well as Velázquez's growing interest in realism and expressing the character of the depicted figures.See other works by this artist
The Virgin appearing to St Ildephonsus and giving him a robe
- Artist: Diego Velázquez
- Year: 1620
