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Head of a Girl, c. 1892-1900 (oil on canvas board)
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Head of a Girl, c. 1892-1900 (oil on canvas board)
1199593 Head of a Girl, c. 1892-1900 (oil on canvas board) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 35.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22533374
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1892 1900 Aversion Background Blue Background British Art Bust Length Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Facial Expression Female Garment Girl Alone Ground Hair Red Head Tilted John William Waterhouse Long Hair Looking Away Looking Down Oil On Canvasboard One Girl Only Pensive Pre Raphaelite Art Quarter Length Raphaelite Red Hair Red Head Redhead Teen Teenage Girl Teenager Thought Thoughtful Turning Away Victorian Art Victorian Pictures Waterhouse White Color Woman Alone Apparel Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Portrait Style Portraiture Pre Raphaelite Thinking Young Woman Youthful
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This print showcases John William Waterhouse's exquisite oil painting titled "Head of a Girl" created between 1892 and 1900. The artwork, measuring 35.5x25.4 cm, is part of a private collection and beautifully captures the essence of a teenage girl from the late nineteenth century. In this close-up portrait style composition, we see the young girl alone, her contemplative gaze looking away from us. Her expression reflects both aversion and deep thoughtfulness as she contemplates something beyond our view. Waterhouse's mastery in capturing female subjects is evident in this quarter-length depiction that focuses on the girl's head and shoulders. Dressed in Victorian-era apparel, her white garment stands out against the background while her long red hair cascades down with an air of pensive elegance. The artist skillfully portrays both the innocence and introspection of childhood through his meticulous brushstrokes. This pre-Raphaelite-inspired piece exudes a timeless quality that transcends its early twentieth-century origins. As we observe this mesmerizing image by one of Britain's renowned artists, it invites us to delve into our own thoughts and contemplate alongside the young subject. With its rich colors and attention to detail, Waterhouse's "Head of a Girl" remains an enduring masterpiece within British art history.
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