Woman by a Fireplace
1885
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1885
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman sitting by a fireplace. She’s wrapped in a blanket, her legs tucked under her. The room looks dim, with a tall mirror on the wall and a lamp nearby. Her hand rests on her head, almost hiding her face. The lines are rough, like the artist was in a hurry—or maybe just sketching fast. This style of quick, loose drawing is part of Impressionism.
