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About this work

This sketch shows a woman’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she wears a high-necked dress with puffed sleeves. The lines are loose but confident, with quick strokes that catch her wrinkles and the fold of her clothing. The artist focused on her hands—one rests on her lap, the other holds a folded cloth, both drawn with careful attention to texture. The whole piece is in pencil, with shading that builds up softly. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists layer lines to create depth.