Bacchanalian

About this work

This sketch shows two women in a garden. One sits naked on a stone bench, holding a small bowl. The other stands behind her, draped in a loose cloak, with a wreath of leaves on her head. Trees and a fence form the background, drawn in quick, sketchy lines. The woman on the bench looks relaxed, while the standing woman’s cloak is dark and heavy. The artist used shading to show folds in the fabric and curves of the body. Look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in drawings.