1864
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Women of Pleasure is a 1864 graphite by Constantin Guys, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women standing together, wearing long dresses with low-cut tops. Their hair is styled in an updo, and they wear earrings. The background is light and shows other figures, but they are not clearly defined. The women are depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their clothing and hairstyles. The sketch appears to be a study for a larger work, possibly a painting. The artist's use of graphite and black wash creates a sense of depth and texture in the sketch. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.
Constantin Guys (born Ernest-Adolphe Guys de Saint-Hélène, December 3, 1802 – December 13, 1892) was a French Crimean War correspondent, water color painter and illustrator for British and French newspapers.
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