French school of the 18th century

French school of the 18th century.
"Head of an old woman".
Red chalk on paper.
Measurements: 29,5 x 24 cm; 39 x 33,5 cm (frame).

"Old Woman's Head" closely follows the models of Jean-Baptiste Greuze, which represent one of the most raw and technically brilliant facets of his production, often moving away from the excessive sentimentality that characterizes his family scenes. The work embraces an almost stark realism.