Study for "Mind and Matter"
1879
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1879
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman sitting sideways, her body turned slightly away from us. She wears a voluminous, layered dress with ruffles at the hem and puffed sleeves, giving it a stiff, formal look. Her hair is piled high, and she holds a fan in one hand, resting her other arm on her knee. The drawing uses quick, loose lines to suggest fabric and movement, with darker shading on the folds to add depth. This style was common in quick studies by artists. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
