Portrait of a Woman
1926
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1926
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a woman turned slightly away, her face in profile. She wears a necklace and has soft, wavy hair pulled back. Her left hand rests on her shoulder, while her right arm holds a small child close to her side. The lines are light and sketchy, with faint shading around her face and hair. The artist used loose, quick strokes to capture her expression and posture. The paper is mostly blank, letting the drawing feel simple and direct. Look up David Jones to see how he used drawings to explore people and emotions.
