The Embroiderers (Les brodeuses)
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two women sitting side by side, hunched over fabric. Their faces are blurred, but you can see their hands carefully working with thread and needles. The room around them is dark, with rough, textured walls and a simple wooden table. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and focus on the women’s hands. This style makes it feel like a quick snapshot of everyday life. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
