1878
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Solitude: Miss Vesta Rollinstall is a 1878 graphite by Edwin Austin Abbey, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman standing by a window. She’s turned slightly away, her hand resting on the sill. The light outside makes her dress glow, while the rest of the room stays dark. The window frame is simple, and her hair is drawn in loose, quick strokes. The artist used rough, fast lines to show fabric and light. It looks like they were working quickly, almost like a sketchbook doodle. If you like this style, check out Realism next.
Edwin Austin Abbey (April 1, 1852 – August 1, 1911) was an American muralist, illustrator, and painter.
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