Madame Cezanne
1898
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1898
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman sitting sideways, her body loose and quick. The lines are rough, almost like scribbles, with no clear details on her face or clothes. The paper is light and the drawing is small, tucked into a corner. The artist didn’t focus on perfect lines—just the basic shape and movement. This was likely drawn fast, maybe from memory or a quick glance. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.
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