Débutante
1829
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1829
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a crowded room where people in fancy 19th-century clothes are gathered. A woman in a light dress stands near a man sitting at a table, writing. Behind them, shelves hold books and odd objects like hats and a clock. The walls are plain, and the lighting is soft, making some faces shadowy. The title *Débutante* hints this might be about a young woman making her formal entrance into society. The artist included small details like the man’s quill pen and the woman’s nervous pose, which feel very real. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
