Head of a Young Girl

Frederic Lord Leighton, P. R. A. (1830-1896)

1893

Oil on canvas

H 146.5 x W 109 cm

Source: Barrington, facing the introduction

Wedding present from Lord Leighton to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales

Angela Bolger notes that the head is similar to that of Atalanta, "but facing left rather than right, wearing richly coloured draperies and with a gold fillet encircling her hair." [Click on the image to enlarge it, and mouse over the text for links.]

Mary Lloyd (Leighton's model), discussed by Angela Bolger

Scanned image and formatting by Jacqueline Banerjee.