Gaston Lachaise

Head of a Woman
1922–1932

A minimalist line drawing of a classical figure, possibly representing a Greek or Roman deity, with a focus on the head and upper torso. The artwork features clean, continuous lines to define the facial features, hair adorned with a wreath, and the outline of the shoulders and chest. The background is plain, highlighting the simplicity and elegance of the sketch.

A minimalist line drawing of a classical figure, possibly representing a Greek or Roman deity, with a focus on the head and upper torso. The artwork features clean, continuous lines to define the facial features, hair adorned with a wreath, and the outline of the shoulders and chest. The background is plain, highlighting the simplicity and elegance of the sketch.

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Date
1922–1932

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 20 × 14 3/4in. (50.8 × 37.5 cm)

Accession number
38.43

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Gaston Lachaise
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