The Actress Ellen Andrée

About this work

This sketch shows a woman from behind, dressed in a long, patterned skirt and a high-necked jacket. Her hair is pulled up under a hat, and she holds something small in her right hand. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a sketch rather than a finished drawing. The artist used a technique that looks like scratching into the surface to create the lines, giving it a textured, almost sketchy feel. This was a way to make the drawing feel more alive and less polished. Next, look up technique: drypoint to see how this method works in other artworks.