Figure Studies including Woman with a Kettle
1735
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1735
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows five quick drawings of people in loose, flowing clothes. Two women sit or kneel, one holding a stick, the other adjusting her hat. A third woman stands, lifting a kettle. Two men are shown—one from the back, the other just his head and beard. The lines are rough but full of movement, like hurried notes. The artist used a technique called etching to carve into metal and print these sketches. The paper has a textured look, typical of older prints. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Boucher made these sketches.
