Elsie, Figure
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman sitting sideways in a chair, her body turned slightly away. She wears a dark, high-necked dress with a light shawl draped over her shoulders. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds a small object in her lap. The artist left the background plain, focusing on the figure’s pose and clothing. The lines are loose and expressive, almost like a quick study. Check out George Bellows (American, 1882–1925) for more sketches like this.
