A Young Woman Sewing [recto]

About this work

This sketch shows a woman from the side, her head turned slightly away. She’s wearing a fancy hairstyle with curls pinned up, and a loose dress with a flower tucked at her shoulder. Her left hand holds a piece of fabric, like she’s sewing or mending something. The drawing is made with quick, sketchy lines—some areas are darker where the ink piles up, giving texture to her hair and clothes. It looks like the artist was working fast, maybe practicing or jotting down ideas. Want to see more sketches like this? Check out cross-hatching.