Head of a Woman Looking Down (Theresa Turner?) 

Here we have a pencil drawing by John Flaxman titled "Head of a Woman Looking Down (Theresa Turner?)". Its focus is on the head of a woman portrayed with a gaze directed downwards. Flaxman masterfully uses line to delineate form and create a sense of depth, notice the soft, delicate strokes that define the contours of her face and the intricate details of her hairstyle, with curly tendrils framing her face. The composition is tightly cropped, drawing our attention to the woman's introspective expression. The absence of color directs our gaze to the tonal variations achieved through shading. The downward gaze evokes a sense of melancholy or contemplation. Flaxman's handling of line and form creates a study in understated elegance and emotional resonance. The graphic quality of the pencil work enhances the drawing's immediacy and intimacy. The visible strokes and their arrangement contribute to the overall aesthetic and conceptual experience of the artwork.