Elsa, Dite la Viennoise
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman standing sideways, holding a fur shawl over her shoulders. Her face is turned toward us, with a soft smile and dark hair. The background is a simple red wall and a wooden railing, while her dress is a loose, flowing blue with a darker blue swirl at the bottom. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement, especially in the fur and dress. The colors are muted but bright enough to stand out. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this drawing in person.
