Head of a Young Woman
1776 to 1800
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 33.8 x 24 cm (13 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Julius S. Held Collection
Accession Number
1984.1.18
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate *Head of a Young Woman*, graphite drawing by Moritz Danielheim, crafted sometime between 1776 and 1800. This intimate study, measuring approximately 33. x 24 cm, captures the serene features of its subject with remarkable tenderness, showcasing Oppenheim's early mastery of portraiture. As a pioneering Jewish artist in 19th-century Germany, Oppenheim often blended Romantic sensitivity with precise observation, and this work exemplifies his skill in rendering human emotion through subtle shading and linework. Graphite, a versatile medium favored by draftsmen of the Enlighten...