Bretonnes sur le quai
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows four women standing close together on what looks like a dock or street. They’re dressed in long, dark dresses with headscarves, and one woman on the left wears a striped apron. The background has a rough, simple look—just a building and a few basic shapes. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and daily life, not perfect details. This style was common in the late 1800s for capturing real moments. Look up lithography to see how artists like Cottet made prints like this.
