Francois

About this work

This sketch shows a young girl standing sideways, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long dress with a puffy sleeve. Her hands are tucked into her pockets, and she looks down at the ground. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the lines are soft, almost smudged in places. The artist used simple graphite strokes to show light and shadow, giving the drawing a gentle, sketchy feel. The girl’s outfit looks old-fashioned, like something from the 1800s. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.