The Plaid Shawl
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman sitting on a curved bench. She’s wearing a long, flowing dress with a plaid shawl draped over her shoulders. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s looking straight ahead with a calm expression. The artist used shading to give the drawing depth, especially around her face and the folds of her clothes. The bench curves around her, making the scene feel cozy and intimate. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
