Old Irish Woman
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows an older woman sitting down, wrapped in a heavy coat with a high collar. Her hands rest on her lap, and her face is lined but calm. The lines are rough and sketchy, making the whole image feel quick and alive. The title says it’s an *"Old Irish Woman"*, but the artist didn’t use smooth shading—just sharp, dark strokes to show light and shadow. It looks like the artist was more interested in capturing her presence than perfect details. Check out chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works in other art.
