Signed L. Deschamps 1873 Portrait Study of a Young Woman in Profile | Graphite on Paper

A beautifully rendered 19th-century French charcoal portrait study, depicting a young woman in profile with her hair loosely gathered in a classical style. Delicate yet expressive, the artist uses soft shading and confident linework to capture the sitter’s features and intricately swept hair.

The work is signed and dated 1873 at the lower right, giving the drawing a wonderful sense of provenance and placing it firmly within the French academic tradition of the late 19th century. Presented beneath glass in a substantial warm gilt frame with a textural linen liner.

Quiet and romantic, this is the kind of original work on paper that brings an intimate, collected quality to an interior—beautiful displayed alone or incorporated into a gallery wall.

Measurements: 14.5" W x 16.25" H x 1.25" D

Condition Notes: Great Overall Condition