Arab women with water pitchers

About this work

This sketch shows two women in long robes, one red and one brown, each carrying a pitcher on their head. A third woman sits on the ground nearby, also with a pitcher. The colors are simple—earthy tones with a few bright spots—and the brushstrokes are loose, almost like quick notes. The artist used watercolor, which keeps the lines soft and the colors slightly see-through. The way the robes fold and the pitchers balance looks more like a quick study than a finished work. If you like this style, check out more works at the Victoria and Albert Museum.