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Adolph von Menzel — Head of a Young Woman Seen from Below
Adolph von Menzel

Head of a Young Woman Seen from Below

1886

Menzel's unusual viewpoint from below creates a dramatic foreshortening effect, showcasing the German artist's exceptional skill in capturing unconventional perspectives through masterful draftsmanship.

Medium
graphite with stumping (traces of white paint, lower left, unrelated to composition)
Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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Adolph von Menzel, Head of a Young Woman Seen from Below, 1886

Menzel's unusual viewpoint from below creates a dramatic foreshortening effect, showcasing the German artist's exceptional skill in capturing unconventional perspectives through masterful draftsmanship.

Medium
graphite with stumping (traces of white paint, lower left, unrelated to composition)
Year
1886
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Modern, Drawing, Unique Work

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