A Peasant Woman

About this work

This painting depicts a woman dressed in a long, flowing robe with a large collar, her head turned to the left. She wears a hat and has her arms crossed in front of her. The woman's attire is rendered in various shades of gray, with darker tones used for shading and lighter tones for highlights. The artist's use of gray wash over graphite creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. The woman's pose and facial expression convey a sense of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of cross-hatching.