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Portrait study of a woman

Portrait study of a woman

Location: Misterton, Somerset, UK

Subject: Portrait

Medium: Drawing

Date: 1940s

Dimensions: 49 cm x 37 cm

In this red chalk drawing the sitter has her head turned to the right and is in profile. Knighton-Hammond captures the profile in light outline for the face and goes in heavier with the chalk for the hair and blouse. The key elements – eye, nose and mouth are drawn to perfection. With delicacy and control the head is modelled with effortless ease and gracefulness capturing the inner mood and personality of the sitter.

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