Tête-à-tête

About this work

This drawing shows two women sitting on a rocky ledge in a wooded area. One leans against the other, looking down with a soft expression. The background has trees and a faint glimpse of a building through the branches. The artist used mostly black and white, with light strokes to highlight the women’s faces and clothes. The signature in the corner reads "F. Boucher 1764," marking the year this work was made. The loose, sketchy lines give the scene a dreamy, unfinished feel. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create mood in art.