Woman with Raised Face

Woman with raised face is a unique xylograph realized by an anonymous artist active in the first half of the 20 ^th century. The state of preservation is very good. The paper presents some light stains of dirt on the upper, right, and lower margins. On the lower left margin, there is a visible stain corresponding to an ink stain on the back.

The artwork reflects a specific taste for the decorative style of the early 20 ^th century. It presents strong contrasts between the lighter and darker parts, with an Expressionist style, typical of the xylograph technique. The girl is captured in a restricted space with the body turned away and her arms and face raised. She seems to be dancing with her hair gently pushed by her movement.

Overall, a pleasant, harmonious, and interesting artwork.