Head of Dora Carrington
1913
Mark Gertler captured his muse and lover, Dora Carrington, in this delicate 1913 sketch, showcasing her signature bobbed hair and dreamy, distant gaze. The two were central figures in London's bohemian art scene, locked in a famously intense and often turbulent romance that would last for years. Notice the incredible texture in the hair—it looks almost like a knitted cap, a stylistic choice that gives her an ethereal, almost sculptural quality. This drawing comes from the early days of their relationship, a time of artistic flourishing before their personal lives took a much darker, tragic turn.
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- Pencil drawing
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