The Annunciation
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman in a flowing robe, kneeling with her hands folded. An angel hovers above her, wings spread wide. The background has soft shapes—maybe trees or clouds—and the whole scene feels dreamy and loose. The artist used quick, sketchy lines and light colors, almost like a watercolor wash. The angel’s wings look like they’re made of feathers, but they’re drawn in a way that’s more about movement than detail. Look up Ellen Thesleff next to see more of her work.
