Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine)

About this work

This sketch shows a woman wrapped in a flowing cape, standing sideways with one hand resting on a chair. The lines are loose and wavy, almost like quick scribbles, giving the fabric a sense of movement. Her face is simple, with just a few strokes to suggest features. The artist used a mix of techniques to create different textures—some areas are smooth, while others look scratchy and layered. This was a way to build up shadows and light without heavy coloring. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this one made detailed prints with ink and metal plates.