Ma Belle Mere (Mother-in-Law)

About this work

This sketch shows an older woman sitting, her hands folded in her lap. Her face is lined, and she wears a high-necked dress with a shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is loose, swirling lines—like a curtain or fabric—behind her. The whole piece is drawn in black ink, with quick, uneven strokes. The artist used a drypoint technique, which means they scratched lines into a metal plate to create texture. This method makes the lines look rough and slightly fuzzy. Look up technique: drypoint next to see how it works.