Where is "Head of a Girl" by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y?

"Head of a Girl" is held in the permanent collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain.

Which museum has "Head of a Girl"?

"Head of a Girl" is on display at Biblioteca Nacional in Madrid.

Who painted "Head of a Girl" and when?

"Head of a Girl" was painted by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y in c. 1618.

What are the dimensions of "Head of a Girl"?

"Head of a Girl" measures 150 × 117 cm.

What art movement is "Head of a Girl" associated with?

"Head of a Girl" is a work of Spanish, Baroque, painted by VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y.

Can I see "Head of a Girl" in person?

Yes — "Head of a Girl" is on permanent display at Biblioteca Nacional in Madrid. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y: Head of a Girl

✦ VELÁZQUEZ, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y

🖼 Head of a Girl, c. 1618

◈ Chalk drawing

⊞ 150 × 117 cm

▣ Biblioteca Nacional

◎ Madrid, Spain

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Soft brushwork renders a young girl's contemplative face in warm ochres and shadows, her gaze directed downward. This intimate study exemplifies Velázquez's psychological depth and technical mastery, influencing centuries of portraiture through its unprecedented naturalism and emotional restraint.

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