Woman on a Swing, Viewed From Behind
1724
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1724
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman dressed in flowing, old-fashioned clothes, sitting on a swing. She holds the ropes with both hands, her back to us. Her hat sits neatly on her head, and one arm is raised slightly, as if she’s just pushed off. The sketch is all about the lines and movement—her dress swirls around her like wind. The artist used quick, confident strokes to show how the fabric moves. Next, check out Baroque to see how drama and motion shaped this era’s art.
