Kneeling Woman from Behind
1909
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1909
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Kneeling Woman from Behind is a 1909 chalk by Konrad Böse, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman kneeling on a plain background. She’s dressed in a long, dark top and a voluminous skirt that pools around her. One hand holds a white cloth or towel, while her hair is pulled back neatly. The loose, sketchy lines suggest quick, confident strokes—like a study rather than a finished piece. The brown paper and soft colors give it a warm, unfinished feel. For more on this style, look up watercolor, glazing.
