Sarah Jane Mellon

About this work

This portrait is a drawing of a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a head covering and a high-necked dress. The background is a light color, with some faint lines and scribbles visible. The overall effect is one of softness and subtlety. The artist's use of pen, brown ink, and colored crayon on wove paper creates a delicate, dreamy quality. The Romantic style is evident in the gentle, expressive lines and the emphasis on capturing the subject's essence. For more on this style, look up Romanticism.