Mid Century Pastel Portrait on Paper

Finely executed pastel portrait of a young woman, signed Enid Reed and dated 72 lower right, rendered with soft precision and subtle elegance. The subject has long, straight chestnut-brown hair parted down the middle, cascading over her shoulders in gentle strands. Her face is serene and expressive, with large blue eyes, delicately arched brows, and a slight, composed smile that conveys quiet confidence. The artist has used tonal gradation and highlights with great care, especially in the rendering of the hair and eyes, which lend the portrait a lifelike glow.